Vacancy – Medical Officer Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre

The candidate will be responsible for performing standard medical procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient coverage of ALMC patients
• Initial intake history and physical if intern not available
• Performance of standard medical procedures as needed: phlebotomy, intravenous fluid placement, urine catheterization, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis/pleural tap, paracentesis/peritoneal tap
• Outpatient clinic coverage during designated hours
• Communicates patient status with medical Consultant, families, and referring doctors
• Participates in patient education and anticipatory guidance at the
  level of ability
• Participates in the teaching of interns
• Contributes to planning and presentation of departmental
• Continuing Medical Education
• Notifies respective Consultant of concerns regarding the execution of patient care as well as highlighting areas of exceptional care given

Educational Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of Medical degree at recognized, accredited, and approved medical school.
• Satisfactory completion of an internship at the accredited and approved medical institution.

Additional Requirements

• Recognized, licensed, and registered by the medical council of
  Tanganyika
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili (speaking & writing).
• Dynamic team player able to work independently.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (including MSWord, Excel, and
  PowerPoint).
• Attending to the morning devotion.