Medical Officer

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a premier biomedical research, training, and clinical service institution situated within Makerere University College of Health Sciences in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to strengthening health systems and clinical care in Africa.

The Medical Officer is a vital position at Infectious Diseases Institute, responsible for steering core operational priorities, maintaining high standards of service delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in Kampala. In this role, the incumbent will leverage their specialized knowledge to resolve day-to-day challenges, drive team performance, and support the strategic objectives of Infectious Diseases Institute.

• •Deliver compassionate, evidence-based clinical care, laboratory investigations, or medical services in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
• •Perform accurate diagnostic testing, specimen processing, and laboratory analyses adhering to stringent quality control (QC) standards.
• •Maintain clean, sterilized, and calibrated clinical equipment, diagnostic analyzers, and patient care environments in Kampala.
• •Record detailed, confidential patient histories, diagnostic results, and treatment interventions in the medical record system.
• •Enforce infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, biomedical waste management, and workplace health and safety rules.
• •Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, attending physicians, and public health officers on patient management plans.
• •Monitor essential pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory reagents, and clinical consumables to avoid stockouts.
• •Participate in clinical audits, epidemiological surveillance, and community health outreach campaigns for Infectious Diseases Institute.

• ✓Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, or relevant Biomedical Sciences.
• ✓Active and valid registration license with the relevant Ugandan Professional Council (Allied Health Professionals Council, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, or Medical and Dental Practitioners Council).
• ✓At least 2 to 5 years of hands-on clinical or laboratory experience in an accredited Ugandan hospital, clinic, or research institution.
• ✓Strong mastery of diagnostic protocols, clinical documentation, and laboratory biosafety guidelines.
• ✓Exceptional attention to detail, patient empathy, and ability to remain calm and decisive under emergency conditions.
• ✓Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), or IPC are advantageous.

Key Skills & Competencies