Role

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) intends to recruit competent people in various departments to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the post of Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiovascular Surgery.

Job Details

• Post: Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
• Number of posts: Two (2)
• Salary Scale: UHI 2 MED-1
• Duty Station: Mulago – Kampala
• Reports to: Consultant – Adult Cardiac Surgery
• Directly Supervises: Medical Officers
• Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive specialist care to adult patients requiring cardiovascular surgical intervention through accurate assessment, diagnosis, perioperative management, surgical treatment, and post-operative follow-up, with the aim of achieving optimal patient outcomes.

About the Institute and the Division

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. Established in 1988, UHI is a super-specialized institution and the sole National Referral Facility for heart diseases in Uganda. Its vision is to be a global center of excellence in cardiovascular services; its mission is to provide preventive, promotive and clinical cardiovascular services and to conduct research and training in cardiovascular science.

The role sits within the Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Division (ACVSD), whose vision is to be a global leading provider of super-specialized cardiovascular surgical services, and whose mission is to serve as a global center of excellence in cardiovascular care as well as offer opportunity for research and training. The Division runs bi-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) surgical out-patient clinics and conducts both elective and emergency cardiovascular surgical operations, including valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, repair of congenital heart defects in GUCH, pericardial surgery, cardiac aneurysm repair, excision of cardiac tumours, cardiovascular trauma surgery, pulmonary endarterectomy, endovascular (TEVAR/EVAR) and vascular surgery, with services accessible to both local and international patients at subsidised cost.

UHI is constructing a new state-of-the-art 10-level, 250-bed cardiac hospital in Naguru (Uganda Heart Institute Infrastructure Development Project) and is establishing 16 Regional Heart Centres across the country — offering a strong environment for specialist growth, research, training and the decentralisation of heart care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions and conduct cardiovascular surgeries
• 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 work plans, budgets and reports
• Prepare duty rosters
• Conduct performance evaluation of subordinates, provide constructive feedback and identify opportunities for growth

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution
• Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine in Surgery from a recognized University/Institution
• Must be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Must have completed fellowship in cardiovascular surgery
• Must possess a valid practicing license
• Working experience of at least three (3) years at a Medical Officer level

Application Procedure

• Address your application to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala
• Include a cover letter, copies of your 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), a copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required
• Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala
• Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email: erecruitment@uhi.go.ug
• Applications submitted or mailed without complete attachments, or sent to any other address than the one mentioned above, will not be accepted
• Applications, both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026
• The job advertisement can be downloaded from the UHI website: https://www.uhi.go.ug/job-opportunities/

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Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare (Health/Medicine)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 5:00 pm
• Duty Station: Mulago – Kampala
• Date Posted: Monday, 12 October 2026
• No of Positions: Two (2)
• Application Link: Apply Now