Cleaners
About the Company
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja is a Catholic-founded hospital in Jinja, Uganda, operating under the Diocese of Jinja (https://dioceseofjinja.com/). The Diocese of Jinja, established 5 August 1966, serves the Busoga region through evangelization, education, healthcare, youth empowerment and community development, currently comprising 45 parishes, 45+ schools and 12 health centres. The hospital is affiliated to the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) (https://ucmb.co.ug/), the health office of the Uganda Episcopal Conference and technical arm of its Health Commission. UCMB coordinates a national Catholic health network of 34 hospitals, 19 training schools, 4 laboratory training schools and 271 Lower Level Health Units with over 11,323 health workers, focused on curative, preventive and promotional services. UCMB's focus is a healthy and reconciled life for all individuals, families and communities, with strong emphasis on WASH, infection prevention, human resources for health, and quality service delivery — directly relevant to this cleaning/hygiene role.
Job Details
Role: Cleaners (10 Positions) — responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, and orderly hospital environment in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
Employer: Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
Employment Type: Full-time (Work Hours: 8)
Industry: Hospitality and Tourism
Category: Healthcare / Human Resources / Cleaning Services
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Reporting: Supervisor (cleaning-related duties as assigned)
Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean wards, offices, corridors, waiting areas, washrooms, treatment rooms, and other designated areas.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, dust, disinfect, and sanitise surfaces.
- Clean high-touch areas regularly.
- Collect and appropriately segregate waste in accordance with hospital procedures.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and according to instructions.
- Maintain cleanliness of hospital equipment and furniture as assigned.
- Replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies.
- Report spills, hazards, damaged equipment, or unsafe conditions.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Maintain cleaning equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Perform terminal and deep cleaning when required.
- Carry out other cleaning-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements
- O-Level certificate or basic vocational competencies for general support duties (basic education suitable for the position).
- Previous cleaning experience, particularly in a hospital or healthcare environment, is an advantage.
- Knowledge of basic hygiene and infection prevention practices is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Minimum experience: 12 months (1 year) indicated.
- Must be able to respect patient privacy and confidentiality and follow safeguarding and Diocesan recruitment policies.
- All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Summary
- Job Category: Hospitality / Cleaning Services / Healthcare (Cleaning Services)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4, 2026 (2026-09-04 at 5:00 PM)
- Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
- Posted: 2026-08-22 (Saturday, August 22, 2026)
- No of Jobs: 10
- Application Method: Email to dhcjinja@ucmb.co.ug (or physical delivery)
- Required Documents: Application letter, detailed CV including contact details of 3 professional referees