L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : 91 Job Vacancies (Clinical, Nursing, Research, Admin & Support)
- Employeur : Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
- Lieu : Mulago National Specialised Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
- Contrat : External Job Advert No. 01/2026/27
- Date limite : 11 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Niveau requis : Qualified Ugandans (see specific job descriptions)
Contexte
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has announced 91 job vacancies under External Job Advert No. 01/2026/27, inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans interested in contributing to specialised cardiovascular healthcare and related services. The recruitment exercise covers clinical practice, nursing, medical research, diagnostics, administration, engineering and support services. The vacancies offer professionals and other qualified candidates an opportunity to contribute to a government institution dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in Uganda.
About the Uganda Heart Institute: The Uganda Heart Institute is an autonomous government institution responsible for providing specialised cardiovascular services and coordinating efforts to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease across Uganda. Based at Mulago National Specialised Hospital in Kampala, the institute plays an important role in strengthening cardiovascular healthcare through clinical services, specialised treatment, research and professional expertise. Its multidisciplinary workforce supports patients with heart conditions while contributing to the wider development of specialised medical services. The recruitment exercise seeks suitably qualified Ugandans to fill various vacancies across professional and operational departments.
Missions et responsabilités
The institute has advertised 91 positions across several professional categories. The vacancies listed in External Job Advert No. 01/2026/27 include:
Clinical and Specialist Medical Positions
- Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiology: 4 posts
- Medical Officer – Adult Cardiology: 5 posts
- Associate Consultant – Paediatric Cardiology: 3 posts
- Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiovascular Surgery: 2 posts
- Associate Consultant – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: 2 posts
- Associate Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care: 4 posts
- Associate Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia: 2 posts
- Associate Consultant – Radiologist: 1 post
Diagnostics, Research and Public Health
- Radiographer: 1 post
- Medical Laboratory Technician: 2 posts
- Senior Medical Research Officer: 1 post
- Epidemiologist: 1 post
- Senior Cardiac Public Health Officer: 1 post
- Nutritionist (Dietician): 1 post
Nursing and Clinical Support
- Nursing Officer: 44 posts
- Cardiac Critical Care Orderly: 3 posts
- Theatre Attendant: 2 posts
Administration, Finance, Engineering and Other Services
- Senior Assistant Secretary: 1 post
- Senior Personal Secretary: 1 post
- Internal Auditor: 1 post
- Laundry Officer: 1 post
- Assistant Inventory Management Officer: 1 post
- Biomedical Technician: 1 post
- Legal Officer: 1 post
- Assistant Engineering Officer: 1 post
- Assistant Security Officer: 1 post
- Receptionist: 2 posts
Applicants should consult the full official advertisement to confirm the complete duties, qualifications and specific requirements attached to each position.
Profil recherché
- The recruitment exercise is open to suitably qualified Ugandans, with eligibility depending on the requirements of the particular vacancy.
- Candidates should carefully review official job descriptions to determine whether academic qualifications, professional credentials, relevant experience and technical competencies meet stated standards.
- Applicants pursuing specialist medical, nursing, research, technical or administrative positions must satisfy any applicable professional registration, licensing and experience requirements specified in the advertisement.
Conditions et avantages
The available summary does not specify individual salary scales, employment benefits or detailed qualification requirements. Candidates should therefore consult the complete recruitment notice rather than assume that these conditions are identical across all vacancies.
Dossier de candidature
- Full job advertisement in PDF format (downloaded from the official website).
- Supporting documents as requested in the official instructions.
- Accurate professional details and current contact information.
Comment postuler
All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Late applications may not be considered, so prospective candidates should allow sufficient time to prepare and submit their documents in accordance with prescribed instructions. To apply, candidates should visit the official Uganda Heart Institute website and locate the career opportunities section, download the full job advertisement in PDF format, identify the relevant vacancy and follow the specified application and submission guidelines. Official source: Uganda Heart Institute — Career Opportunities section.
