Associate Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care

About Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)

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. The Institute offers a comprehensive range of preventive, promotive, and clinical cardiovascular services as well as conducts cutting-edge research and training in cardiovascular science, with a vision to be a global centre of excellence in cardiovascular services. UHI's specialised divisions include the Division of Cardiac Critical Care (DCCC), Division of Adult Cardiology, Division of Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Division of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, and Division of Cardiac Anaesthesia. The Institute is also establishing 16 Regional Heart Centres and a new state-of-the-art cardiac hospital in Naguru to expand access to specialised heart care across Uganda.

Job Details

• Vacancy Title: Associate Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care
• Section: Cardiac Emergency and Critical Care
• Salary Scale: UHI 2 MED-1
• Number of Posts: Four (4)
• Location: Kampala
• Duty Station: Mulago – Kampala (UHI Headquarters)
• Reports to: Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care
• Directly Supervises: Medical Officers
• Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive specialist care in management of cardiac critical care patients with the aim of achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage cardiac conditions and complications.
• Assist in planning and coordinating Continuing Professional Development in his/her area of specialty for Health professionals at the Institute and the catchment area.
• Plan, co-ordinate and conduct operational research in his/her specialty.
• Manage national referral system for patients at a superspecialised level.
• Supervise and train Medical Officers and other Health Professionals under him/her.
• Ensure that discipline and the ethical code of conduct are observed by the staff under him/her.
• Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty.
• Advise on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her specialty.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• Master of Medicine (Anaesthesia/Surgery/Internal Medicine) or its equivalent in the relevant specialty from a recognized University/Institution.
• Fellowship in cardiac intensive care Management (at least two years training).
• Should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
• Must possess a valid practicing license.
• Should be interested in research.
• Should have a good working experience of at least three (3) years as a General Practitioner.

Application Procedure

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed position.
• Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their 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 and evidence of work experience where required.
• Online applications should be sent to the UHI official recruitment email: erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.
• Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala.
• Postal applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala.
• Applications which will be submitted or mailed without complete attachments, or sent on any other email addresses other 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.
• This job advertisement can also be downloaded from the UHI website: Apply Now

Job Summary