Senior Medical Officer - Uganda

On behalf of a major Oil & Gas operator, WRS are looking for a Senior Medical Officer to work in Uganda on a contract, rotational basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, rotating 8/2 into country, paying a day rate in USD.

The role will be supporting to ongoing construction of a cross-country pipeline.

Job Requirements:

• The job holder shall be accountable for managing the medical aspects of the Project in Uganda, by providing oversight of the medical setup provided by the Project and Contractors. They shall oversee the correct implementation of the Project requirements for medical facilities and medical evacuation setup.
• In time, the job holder will coordinate a team of staff members who work on various aspects of patient care, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and other support personnel, in cooperation with HSE, construction and HR departments.
• The job holder shall, in the performance of these responsibilities, contribute to recruit and train a competent crew to operate safely and efficiently facilities.
• As part of her / his accountabilities, integration of national and local content during the field operation preparation and the future operations is required
• Assist the MSM over the medical division operations. Adviser to MSM and HSE regarding site’s needs and medical specifications for MEDEVAC
• Check and correct the Contractors protocols for medical care, including infection control procedures and sterilization techniques
• Guide, accompany and coordinate the medical teams of the Project Contractors to set up their medical facilities on the Project sites according to client Standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Masters in Medicine BSc. Medicine, emergency or intensive care medicine, tropical diseases.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in emergency medical care / response
• Expertise in the management of intra- or extra-hospital vital failures.
• Experience in an isolated and operational environment.
• Knowledge of tropical pathology and good knowledge of Africa
• Ability to effectively lead a team; work in a multi-cultural business setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.

If you are interested, please apply