DENTAL SURGEON - Makerere University Health Services

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Position: DENTAL SURGEON, Makerere University Health Services Reports To: Chief – Health Services Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala (Kampala - University Hospital) Tenure of Appointment: 4-year contract Remuneration: PU6.2 Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application Work Hours: 8 Job Purpose: Administering, maintaining, and expanding dental services in University Hospital. The role provides comprehensive oral and dental care including emergency and non-emergency procedures, preventive education, and long-term follow-up within the Makerere University Hospital.

About Makerere University

Makerere University (https://www.mak.ac.ug) is Uganda's premier public university, established in 1922 on Makerere Hill, Kampala. It is a collegiate, research-led institution with nine colleges and one school, recognised regionally and internationally for its contribution to human resource development, research and community service. The University Health Services, including the University Hospital, delivers curative, preventive and promotive health services to students, staff and the surrounding community, and is expanding its specialized dental services where this role is based.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures
Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this
Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases
Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care
Record care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided; complete referrals, data collection instruments and other records or documents as required
Dental Implant case diagnosis, treatment and long term follow up
Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases
Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care
Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and methods; update staff on new practices and procedure
Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Masters of Dental Surgery degree
Bachelors of Dental Surgery degree
Registration and licensure by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Valid practicing License
Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in dental practice
Experience with dental implant diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow up
Knowledge of electronic health record systems and clinical documentation
Ability to supervise and mentor dental auxiliary staff
Strong patient counselling, communication and health education skills
Ability to liaise effectively with consultants on specialized referrals

Application Procedure

Visit the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (EHRMS): https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
Against each job post on the list, click View Details to view the detailed job composition
For the Dental Surgeon vacancy, click Apply Now
Tick off the items that match your identity from the menu and click Continue
Fill in details requested in the account creation form — please read and follow the instructions carefully to prevent your application from not being considered
Click Start Application and an email will be sent to you to reset password for your new account (check spam folder if not received)
Open your email and click Visit System, enter your registered email, and follow the link to set your new password
On clicking submit, a list of your applications will be shown — against each application click Complete Application
Follow through the menu of application steps till completion and ENSURE TO SAVE AT EACH STEP
When you click Finish, your dashboard should show "Submitted"
Attach the following documents electronically:
- An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae stating names and addresses of at least three referees
- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions
- A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees
Address the application to: The Chief Human Resource Officer, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
For inquiries, email: employdiv@mak.ac.ug
Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.A.T — all applications must be submitted electronically via EHRMS before the deadline

NOTE

note: applicants for this dental surgeon position should not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application. applicants for the position of assistant lecturer should not exceed 40 years and should have a cgpa of 4.0 and above (3.60 and above for psychiatry). only applications submitted electronically via the ehrms will be considered.

Job Summary

Job Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals
Job Type: Full-time (4-year Contract)
Deadline of this Job: Monday, September 14, 2026 — 17:00 HRS E.A.T (2026-09-14)
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala — Makerere University Hospital, Kampala
Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
No of Jobs: 1
Application Link: https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
Location pin: 📍 P.O. Box 7062, Makerere Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda