Job Type
Full Time
Category
Medical
Monthly Salary
Not Specified
Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Location
Kampala
About C-Care
C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius and in the Indian Ocean region.
From our world-class facilities to our cutting-edge treatments, we strive for excellence and compassion in everything we do at C-Care, from the care we provide to the way we treat our patients and their families.
We employ only the most qualified medical staff, use the latest technology and equipment, and follow strict standards of safety and cleanliness. Our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible experience, from the moment they walk through our doors until the moment they leave our care.
At C-Care, we believe that healthcare is about more than just treatment and cure. It is about caring for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. That is why our approach to healthcare is based on the philosophy of compassion, which means treating our patients and their families with kindness, understanding and respect.
C-Care is a Mauritian private healthcare group that owns and operates four healthcare facilities in Mauritius, namely C-Care Darné, Wellkin, Grand-Baie and Tamarin, and two hospitals in Uganda, C-Care IHK and IMC. C-Care also owns and manages the medical laboratory C-Lab & two pharmacies of C-Pharma.
The Group, formerly known as The Medical and Surgical Centre Limited, was founded in 2008 and is part of the CIEL Healthcare network, whose majority shareholder is CIEL, a Mauritian diversified investment group.
From our world-class facilities to our cutting-edge treatments, we strive for excellence and compassion in everything we do at C-Care, from the care we provide to the way we treat our patients and their families.
We employ only the most qualified medical staff, use the latest technology and equipment, and follow strict standards of safety and cleanliness. Our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible experience, from the moment they walk through our doors until the moment they leave our care.
At C-Care, we believe that healthcare is about more than just treatment and cure. It is about caring for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. That is why our approach to healthcare is based on the philosophy of compassion, which means treating our patients and their families with kindness, understanding and respect.
C-Care is a Mauritian private healthcare group that owns and operates four healthcare facilities in Mauritius, namely C-Care Darné, Wellkin, Grand-Baie and Tamarin, and two hospitals in Uganda, C-Care IHK and IMC. C-Care also owns and manages the medical laboratory C-Lab & two pharmacies of C-Pharma.
The Group, formerly known as The Medical and Surgical Centre Limited, was founded in 2008 and is part of the CIEL Healthcare network, whose majority shareholder is CIEL, a Mauritian diversified investment group.
Job Description
C-Care Hospital is seeking candidates to work as in-house Medical Officers responsible for clinical care of patients in these units, wards or clinics and ensuring an efficient, effective and profitable medical service
Responsibilities
- To carry out conclusive diagnoses and treatment based on comprehensive history taking and examination of the patient(s) following IHK protocols and thorough BUT appropriate investigations (e.g. lab tests/imaging, etc.).
- To be fully conversant with the hospital and/or health center facilities and systems including the corresponding charges/ fees
- To follow up on all cases, ensuring that lab tests, imaging, further consultations, etc. are made and medical attention followed through.
- To provide OPD cover as will be required ensuring that all patients are seen without unnecessary details. It is important that you regularly check the patients’ card box to ensure that not patients are waiting
- To be well-versed with the medical equipment and how to use and maintain it.
- To liaise with external medical service providers for any information they may have regarding our patients.
- To liaise with specialists for proper management of patient(s) they have referred or consultations for IHK patient(s).
- To instruct or train junior medical staff on any issues pertaining to management of the patient(s) e.g. doing triage, patient handling, etc.
- To keep up to date with the current medical systems through regular CME attendances/ presentations and regular reading. Note: CME sessions are held every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the Boardroom and there are Online CMEs on a monthly basis.
- To review any ambulance cases as will be required to prepare adequate and uninterrupted care of patient in transit.
- To comprehend policies on charges, health schemes (e.g. scope of cover) and clearly fill out insurance claim forms and ensure that treatment is not made beyond the client’s entitlements
- To continually assess the systems in place and/or suggest ways of improving them
- To provide ward cover as will be required ensuring comprehensive patient management and providing clear written record of your management of the patient(s) in the patients’ files.
- To conduct regular comprehensive ward rounds as will be required when you are on duty.
- To prepare comprehensive reports and personally handover to the next Medical Officer on shift as will be required (you should not leave duty unless you have made a proper handover to the next Medical Officer on duty).
- Any other added duties as will be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- A medical degree from a recognized and reputable institution, an Annual Practicing License and a Registration Certificate.
- Registration as a medical practitioner or eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council.
- At least one year of professional experience after completing the internship.
- Ability to work long hours, often under pressure.
- Good practical skills.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner.
- Drive to continue learning throughout career.