Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiology

About the Role

Job Details

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act CAP 258 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda. UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services.

Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive specialist care to adult patients with cardiovascular conditions through accurate diagnosis, evidence-based management, treatment, and ongoing follow-up, with the aim of improving cardiovascular health outcomes and quality of life.

Duty Station: Kampala

Job Category: Health/Medicine

Job Type: Full-time

Date Posted: 12th October 2026

Application Deadline: 11th November 2026

Number of Positions: 4

Work Hours: 8 hours

About Uganda Heart Institute

UHI is the National Referral Facility for heart disease in Uganda and the sole super-specialised institution providing comprehensive cardiovascular services in the country. Established in 1988, UHI operates as an autonomous body governed by a dedicated Board of 9 Directors.

Our Mission: To provide preventive, promotive and clinical cardiovascular services and conduct research and training in cardiovascular science.

Our Vision: To be a global center of excellence in the provision of cardiovascular care.

Our Core Values:

• Excellence: We consistently perform at the highest standards.
• Innovation: We continuously search for new ideas and believe timely access to information will always result in better healthcare.
• Transparency: We effectively communicate and promote transparency in all our undertakings.
• Professionalism: We are responsible for our decisions and actions and ensure provision of health services in a safe environment.
• Confidentiality: We demonstrate respect for our patients, their families and caregivers, as well as others in all areas of our work.

UHI is currently undertaking major developments including the Uganda Heart Institute Infrastructure Development Project (UHIP) — a new state-of-the-art cardiac hospital being built in Naguru with 250 beds and advanced medical services — and the establishment of 16 Regional Heart Centers across Uganda to decentralise specialised cardiac care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular adult conditions
• Implement patient care management plans
• Conduct ward rounds in the specialty area
• Participate in training programmes for all health professionals
• Supervise medical officers, interns and trainees
• Identify procurement needs of the department for equipment, drugs and other logistics
• Prepare departmental workplans, budgets and reports
• Prepare duty rosters

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• MB.Ch.B from a recognized University or Institution
• Master of Medicine degree (Internal Medicine) or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution
• Fellowship training in Adult Cardiology or a Masters in Cardiology from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Must possess a valid practicing license
• Working experience of at least three (3) years at a Medical Officer level

Application Procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. Eligible persons should address their applications including:

• Cover letter
• Copies of academic/professional certificates and transcripts
• Certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses (where applicable)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• O Level Certificates
• A Level certificates (where applicable)
• Copy of the National Identity Card
• Evidence of work experience (where required)

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala.

Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala.

Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment mail. erecruitment@uhi.go.ug

Applications which are submitted or mailed without complete attachments, or any applications sent to any other address other than the one mentioned above, will not be accepted.

All applications, both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.

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Summary

• Job Category: Health/Medicine
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: 11th November 2026
• Duty Station: Kampala
• Date Posted: 12th October 2026
• No of Positions: 4
• Application Link: Apply Now