Medical Officers In Emergency Department

Position: Medical Officer – Emergency Department

Number of Positions: 4

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026

Job Purpose

The medical officer will provide emergency patient care and support specialized doctors in delivering safe and effective medical services.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide timely and appropriate care to patients based on triage priorities.
• Resuscitate and stabilize patients and refer them to the appropriate medical departments when necessary.
• Quickly assess patients, make preliminary diagnoses, and determine suitable treatment.
• Evaluate patients’ medical, physical, and psychosocial conditions.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Conduct regular ward rounds and monitor patients’ progress.
• Prepare and update patient progress and procedure notes.
• Request and follow up on laboratory tests, examinations, medications, and other therapies.
• Prepare medical prescriptions and ensure patients receive the prescribed treatment.
• Complete admission, progress, and procedure documentation.
• Educate and counsel patients about their health conditions and treatment.
• Support the development and achievement of the department’s objectives.
• Ensure quality care for admitted patients.
• Follow up on investigations that have been requested.
• Participate in managing and allocating ward beds.
• Ensure patient medical files are properly completed and maintained.
• Perform other duties within the scope of professional competence as assigned by the Head of Service.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in General Medicine.
• A valid registration certificate and license to practice medicine in Rwanda issued by the relevant professional council.
• Must be certified/recognized as a Medical Officer according to the grading requirements of the professional council.
• Relevant experience: 0 years required.

Important Requirement

Only Medical Officers who have successfully completed the required period of the Public Service Agreement will be considered for this position.

Required Certificate

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

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Inclusiveness and accountability
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
• Client and citizen-focused service
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Good patient/customer care skills
• Ability to contribute to policy implementation and staff supervision
• Good understanding of the Rwanda health system
• Knowledge of anatomical and clinical pathology
• Understanding of research methods, report writing, and publication
• Basic computer skills

Application Deadline

14 October 2026

Qualified Medical Officers who meet all the requirements, particularly the Public Service Agreement completion requirement, are encouraged to apply before the deadline.