Table 2 Advertised job descriptions. Adapted from the District Service Commission of Uganda’s health vacancies notice [30].

Medical Officer

Participates in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Assessment centre, Casualty, Clinics and Wards

Evaluates patients and refers them for specialized health care

Participates in the delivery of quality health care to patients

Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and Ethics

Participates in outreach and community health programmes

Participates in research activities and health data collection

Compiles and submits periodic reports

Participates in Continuing Professional Development Programme

Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent, from a recognized University / institution

Surgical role is not mentioned

Medical Officer Special Grade – Surgery (Surgeons)

Responsible for ensuring efficient management of service in general surgery at the National Referral Hospital and the catchment area covered by the Hospital

Supervises and mentors Senior, House Officers, Interns and other Health Professionals under him/ her

Plans and coordinates the training programmes of all the Health Professionals under him / her

Plans and coordinates continuous professional Development (CPD) in his/ her speciality, for Health professionals at the National Referral Hospital and the catchment area of the Hospital

Provides technical and professional advice in general surgery to Government and the National Referral Hospital

Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification: MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or institution

And a Master of Medicine degree in Surgery or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution

Applicant must have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity

Patient care related surgical role is not mentioned

Medical Officer Special Grade – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Obstetricians)

Responsible for ensuring efficient management of service in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the National Referral Hospital and the catchment area covered by the Hospital

Supervises and mentors Senior, House Officers, Interns and other Health Professionals under him/ her

Plans and coordinates the training programmes of all the Health Professionals under him / her

Plans and coordinates continuous professional Development (CPD) in his/ her speciality, for Health professionals at the National Referral Hospital and the catchment area of the Hospital

Provides technical and professional advice in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to Government and the National Referral Hospital

Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification; MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or institution

And a Master of Medicine degree in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution

Applicant must have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity

Patient care related surgical role is not mentioned

Clinical officer

i. Diagnosing, treating and managing patients;

ii. Conducting health education to patients;

iii. Participating in research activities;

iv. Participating in Continuous Professional Development activities; and

v. Preparing and submitting reports.

Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from recognized Institution

Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

Surgical role is not mentioned