Medical Officer

Central University Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) – Vacancy Announcement

Institution

Central University Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)

Level

4.III

Number of Posts

1

Employment Type

Under Contract

Posted On

July 15, 2026

Application Deadline

July 23, 2026

Exams to be Conducted:

1. Psychometric Test
2. Written Test
3. Oral Interview

Reports To

Lecturer

Job Responsibilities

1. Initiate and assess the patient’s medical, physical, and psychosocial status.
2. Develop treatment plan.
3. Perform regular ward rounds.
4. Record progress notes.
5. Order tests, examinations, medications, and therapies.
6. Write medical prescriptions and ensure patients receive all prescribed medications.
7. Write admission notes, progress notes and procedure notes.
8. deliver patient education and counseling on health status.
9. Participate in the development and achievement of specific objectives of the service.
10. Ensure quality care to in-patients.
11. Follow up of ordered investigations.
12. Be involved in the management of ward beds.
13. Fill the patient files.
14. Perform other activities within his/her competency as assigned by the Head of Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in General Medicine
• 0 Year of relevant experience

Required Certificate

• Valid license to practice issued by the professional council in Rwanda.

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Time management skills.
• Risk management skills.
• Performance management skills.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Digital literacy skills.
• Resources management skills.
• Coordination, planning and organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of clinical services policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of Rwanda Health System.
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage.

Psychometric Information

Psychometric Language

• English

Psychometric Domain

• Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

• Critical thinking skills.