An exciting opportunity to join the palliative care department at Makerere University and Mulago Hospital, Kampala.
This position offers clinical palliative care experience in a tertiary hospital setting as well as wide-ranging opportunities in education, training, management and research.
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Position: |
Clinical Lecturer in Palliative Medicine |
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Location: |
Kampala, Uganda |
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Salary: |
This is a voluntary position; however limited financial support may be available for all or part of the year’s placement. |
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Training status: |
Out of program experience (OOPE). Previously approved by London KSS deanery for OOPE with two previous palliative care registrars in post. |
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Dates: |
The position is a 12 month placement commencing September 2012; however dates may be flexible to fit with applicant’s current training commitments in the UK. |
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Requirements: |
MBBS or equivalent and experience working in palliative care essential. MRCP or equivalent and time in specialist training desirable. |
Summary of Clinical Lecturer in Palliative Medicine
This position involves regular clinical work, including ward rounds and MDTs at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala. Mulago Hospital is a 1600 bed hospital providing clinical services to patients across the whole of Uganda and surrounding sub-Saharan African countries. The palliative care clinical service is provided by a team of specialist nurses supported by a consultant (UK specialist), two registrars and a senior house officer.
In addition to clinical commitments a trainee joining the team would be expected to participate in the departments educational activities as well as assist in ongoing curriculum development and review. The palliative care department is involved in many educational activities such as undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nurse training. It is also closely linked with Hospice Africa Uganda which provides community palliative care to patients in and around Kampala and at two other sites in Uganda. Successful candidates would participate in the development and delivery of the BSc in Palliative Care, which provides training for future leaders in palliative care across sub-Saharan Africa. Participation may include activities such as setting assignments/ exams and mentoring of students throughout the year.
The palliative care department has an active research portfolio and there are many opportunities to participate in and lead research projects during the year.
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like further information please contact Dr Lesley Henson or Dr Mhoira Leng.
This information is being advertised on behalf of Makerere University and Mulago Hospital. The Severn Deanery is not involved with this placement.