Associate Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia

About Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is a super specialized institution and the sole National Referral Facility for heart diseases in Uganda. Established in 1988 and mandated by the Uganda Heart Institute Act of 2016, UHI operates as an autonomous government entity governed by a Board of 9 Directors. UHI provides preventive, promotive and clinical cardiovascular services and conducts research and training in cardiovascular science.

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

Core Values: Excellence, Innovation, Transparency, Professionalism, Confidentiality.

Job Details

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.

Position: Associate Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia Number of Posts: Two (2) Salary Scale: UHI 2 MED-1 Reports to: Consultant – Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia Duty Station: Kampala

Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive perioperative anaesthetic care to patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anaesthetic management, and postoperative care, ensuring patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.CHB from a recognized University/Institution
• Master of Medicine degree in Anaesthesia or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution
• Fellowship or equivalent in Cardiac Anaesthesia
• Should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Must possess a valid practicing license
• Should have a good working experience of at least three (3) years as General Anaesthesiologist

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

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

Hand Delivery: Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala.

Email: erecruitment@uhi.go.ug

Note: Applications which will be submitted or mailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other mail addresses other than 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.

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Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Duty Station: Kampala
• Date Posted: Monday, October 12, 2026
• No of Positions: 2
• Application Link: Apply Now