Medical Department
Our doctors base their practice on professional values. The care and improvement of patients is their primary concern. They partner with patients to meet their clinical needs.
The Medical Department is headed by the Medical Director who ensures that the medical team consists of capable, trustworthy professionals. He also ensures that they, in collaboration with the nursing, laboratory and other support staff, consistently provide safe and effective clinical care to our clients.
The Medical Department has a number of specialist clinics:
Family Medicine
Kampala Family Clinic is essentially a family practice. In that vein we strive to provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages with a variety of conditions. In addition to general medicine we provide preventive care as well as management of chronic conditions. We coordinate our care with other professionals so that your health and emotional needs are roundly met. We will equip you with the information and techniques you need to manage your health better and to lead a higher quality of life.
We are dedicated to developing a lasting, caring relationship with you and your family.
Pediatrics Clinics
Our Pediatrics Department has a team of child specialists who are dedicated to giving you professional advice on child health and to give your child the special care they need in a kid-friendly non-threatening environment. The services on offer include:
General Pediatrics; we investigate and treat all medical conditions commonly seen in children on an out-patient basis.
Specialized Treatment; we help arrange referrals and promptly link clients with unique conditions and complications to our network of appropriate specialists/institutions-both within and outside Uganda-for more effective treatment.
Well-Baby Clinics; these are held to prevent the onset of diseases and for the early detection of risk factors in babies to allow for timely interventions. We conduct growth monitoring, general health and neuro-development assessments, immunizations, health and nutrition education, de-worming, hearing and vision screening and TB screening for children at risk among others.
Pre-Term Clinics; we do follow-up on prematurely born babies up to the safe age of about 2 years.
Sickle Cell Clinic; we provide routine care and follow up on children with sickle cell disease.
Obstetrics/Gynecology (OBS/GYN)
Are you a lady of child bearing age? Are you an expectant mother? Do you have a history of a women’s health problem in the family? Is there a condition that is persisting despite your doctor’s best efforts? Perhaps you need to see an understanding women’s health specialist.
At KFC we endeavor to provide you OBS/GYN healthcare services in a relaxed, sensitive, women-friendly environment. Our OBS/GYN specialist is eager to help and to answer your questions. She will partner with you and assist you make quality health decisions for your wellbeing. She will be there to help you towards your goal of good health and happiness. We also conduct routine well woman examinations to help spot any medical problems before they become major health issues.
Nursing Department
Nurses are considered the true heart of healthcare. They ensure that patients get the best care possible by ascertaining that the patient is comfortable and well taken care of.
Our nurses team up with our doctors to assist them in the overall management of patients. They undertake a series of nursing activities that include assessing the medical condition of the patient for proper diagnosis and effective treatment. They will dialogue with you in order to understand your needs and to deliver care that focuses on restoring health and enhanced quality of life. They do liaise with other departments to ensure timely and appropriate interventions for patients.
The Department’s head oversees nursing activities and provides leadership. She ensures that the Guidelines for Professional Nursing and those for Client Centred Care are adhered to.
Laboratory Department
Laboratory services are an integral part of disease diagnosis, treatment, monitoring response to treatment and clinical research.
Our lab technical staff help in the investigation process by carrying out various manual and automated analysis tests as requested for by the treating doctor, both internal and external. They do prepare and outsource specimens for some of the more complex investigations to competent partner laboratories. They maintain logs and records of tests done and routinely carry out quality control measures to ensure accuracy and consistency of investigation results.
The Department is headed by the Lead Technician who supervises lab activities and ensures that Guidelines for Good Clinical Laboratory Practices are followed.
If you are an organization that is planning for a field event such as those with a health theme, or if you are a healthcare institution that is looking for clinical lab services of consistent quality, KFC Lab stands readily of service to you. For further enquiries please call our reception desk (0312 265525/0312 278278) or email us on info@kampalafamilyclinic.co.ug
The Administration Team
Our front desk and administration staff are well aware that they have an important part to play in the recovery process of our patients. They know that the kind of welcome they give to the in-coming client, the level of comfort in the reception area, the care, warmth and assistance given during a patient’s stay with us can contribute to reducing stress levels and help in the overall improvement of a sick person.
They are ready to promptly attend to your needs. They will answer your calls, respond to your queries and help to fix appointments. If you’re an insurance client they will be happy to assist you in filling out your insurance medical form. If you wish to see how your account is running, they will promptly prepare an up-to-date statement for you.