Medical Officer in Emergency Department (CHUB)

UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL OF BUTARE (CHUB)

Posts: 4
Status: Under Contract
Posted on: Oct 6, 2026
Deadline: Oct 14, 2026

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

• Psychometric Test
• Written
• Oral

REPORTS TO

Consultant Doctor in Accident and Emergency Department HOD

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

FUNCTIONS:deliver Patient Care and assist to Specialized Doctors

TASKS:

• Promote early and appropriate responses to patients according to triage times.
• Resuscitate or stabilize patients and refer them to the appropriate medical departments.
• Act quickly to make a tentative diagnosis and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
• Initiate and assess the patient's medical, physical, and psychosocial status.
• Develop treatment plan.
• Perform regular ward rounds.
• Record progress notes.
• Order tests, examinations, medications, and therapies.
• Write medical prescriptions and ensure patients receive all prescribed medications.
• Write admission notes, progress notes and procedure notes.
• deliver patient education and counselling on health status.
• Participate in the development and achievement of specific objectives of the service.
• Ensure quality care to in-patients.
• Follow-up of ordered investigations.
• Be involved in the management of ward beds.
• Fill the patient files.
• Assigned other activities within his/her competency by the Head of service.
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / CONDITIONS

Bachelor's degree in general medicine with a registration certificate and valid license to practice medicine in Rwanda issued by a professional council and should be certified as a medical officer, which is graded by the professional council.

Proof of completion of the duration of the public service agreement.

NOTICE

Only medical officers who have completed the duration of the public service agreement will be considered.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES

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

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Integrity.
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness.
• Accountability.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Client/citizen focus.
• Professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Customer care skills.
• Ability to formulate and execute relevant policy and supervision of staff required.
• Good knowledge of Rwanda Health System.
• Knowledge in Anatomic pathology, and Clinical pathology.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of research methodology, report writing and publication.
• Ability to apply basic computer knowledge.

PSYCHOMETRIC LANGUAGES

• English
• Français

PSYCHOMETRIC DOMAINS

• Critical Thinking — Competence / Skills
• Problem Solving — Competence / Skills
• Decision Making — Competence / Skills
• Analytical Skills — Competence / Skills
• Time Management — Competence / Skills
• Patience— Behavior and attitude
• Awareness of their own abilities — Aptitude
• Clear and Effective Communication — Communication skills
• Active Listening — Communication skills
• Conflict Resolution — Communication skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication — Communication skills