Assistant Nursing Officer – (Nursing)

About Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) is a government-owned 600-bed Regional Referral and Teaching Hospital in Mbarara City, South-Western Uganda. Founded in 1940 (originating as a small health centre in the 1930s, officially opened as a hospital in 1953), it is the referral hospital for the Western Region (Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Isingiro) and the teaching hospital for Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Operating 24 hours under the Ministry of Health, the hospital delivers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, maternal/child health, diagnostics and community health services. This recruitment is for the hospital's Private Wing, offering successful nursing candidates an opportunity to work in a high-volume, multi-disciplinary referral and academic environment with strong mentorship, continuous professional development and exposure to advanced clinical practice.

Job Details

Vacancy Title: Assistant Nursing Officer – (Nursing) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (Private Wing)

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital invites suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant posts in its Private Wing. The Assistant Nursing Officer (Nursing) will supervise and coordinate nursing activities within assigned wards/departments and ensure high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in collaboration with medical officers and allied health professionals.

• Employer: Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
• Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda (Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital - Private Wing)
• Location: Mbarara, Uganda
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Healthcare
• Category: Healthcare
• Work Hours: 8 hours
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Number of Positions: 3 positions available
• Reporting: Works under the supervision of the Senior Nursing Officer / Ward In-Charge and liaises with Medical Officers, therapists and other healthcare professionals
• Work Mode: On-site, shift-based ward work

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing activities within assigned wards or departments.
• Assess patient conditions, develop nursing care plans, and implement evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Administer complex medications, intravenous therapies, and wound care in line with clinical protocols.
• Lead and mentor enrolled nurses and nursing students during shifts.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide advanced life support when needed.
• Liaise with medical officers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals for holistic patient care.
• Manage ward resources, including equipment, supplies, and staffing schedules.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Suitably qualified Candidate for Assistant Nursing Officer – Nursing (per Public Service requirements).
• Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or equivalent nursing qualification at bachelor's degree level).
• Experience: Minimum 12 months (1 year) of relevant nursing experience required.
• Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and valid practising license is an added advantage where applicable.
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, IV therapy and wound care.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and coordinate junior nursing staff and students.
• Strong emergency response, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to infection prevention and control and to professional ethics and patient-centred care.

Application Procedure

• Deadline: Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM (applications must reach the registry not later than Thursday 26th September, 2026 by 5:00pm as stated in the advert).
• Form: Fill Public Service Commission Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate.
• Required attachments:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of National ID
  • Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts
  • Contact information for two (2) professional referees / references
• Contact details: Clearly state your contact address and telephone numbers on the application.
• Submission method (Hand Delivery): Submit the physical application to The Registry, Administration Block, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara City, Uganda.
• Application Link for details: https://mbararahospital.go.ug/
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare (Health / Medicine jobs in Uganda)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda (Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital - Private Wing)
• Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026 (Published 31-08-2026)
• No of Jobs: 3
• Application Link: https://mbararahospital.go.ug/
• Location pin: 📍 Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara City, Uganda