About the Uganda Heart Institute

The 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 is the National Referral Facility for heart diseases in Uganda, mandated to provide comprehensive preventive, promotive and clinical cardiovascular services and to conduct research and training in cardiovascular science. UHI is currently expanding its specialised cardiac care through the establishment of 16 Regional Heart Centres and the construction of a new state-of-the-art cardiac hospital in Naguru.

Role

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.

• Vacancy Title: Associate Consultant – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Post: Associate Consultant – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Salary Scale: UHI 2 MED-1
• Number of Posts: Two (2)
• Duty Station: Mulago – Kampala
• Reports to: Consultant – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Directly Supervises: Medical Officers
• Work Hours: 8

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat paediatric 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 duty rosters.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• Master of Medicine degree in General Surgery from a recognized University/Institution.
• Fellowship in cardiovascular surgery.
• Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
• Must possess a valid practicing license.
• Working experience of at least three (3) years as a Medical Officer.

Application Procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions.

• Address your application 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 submitted or mailed without complete attachments, or sent to any address other than those 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

Summary

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