Enrolled Nurse

About Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) is a government-owned Regional Referral Hospital and teaching hospital for Mbarara University of Science and Technology, located in Mbarara City, Western Uganda. Established in the 1930s as a nursing school, it became a district hospital in the 1950s and a Regional Referral Hospital in the early 1990s. It now serves over 4 million people in the Ankole sub-region (Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Buhweju, Rubirizi, Mitooma, Isingiro) plus referrals from Kabale, Masaka, Fort Portal, Rwanda and Tanzania. Official bed capacity is 350 (operational ~600). Its mission is to provide comprehensive, super-specialized health services, conduct tertiary health training and research, and contribute to health policy. For nursing/midwifery staff, the Private Wing offers exposure to busy obstetric, paediatric, medical and surgical services within a large referral and teaching environment, with opportunities for mentorship from specialists and MUST faculty.

Job Details

Vacancy: Enrolled Nurse (Private Wing - advertised as Enrolled Nurse 7 positions) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant posts in the Private Wing. The role is full-time, based at the hospital's Private Wing in Mbarara. Work Hours: 8 hours per day. Industry: Healthcare. Category: Healthcare / Health/Medicine. Base Salary: Not Disclosed. Duty Station: Mbarara - Private Wing, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara City, Uganda. Reporting to the Ward In-Charge / Senior Nursing Officer, Private Wing. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency and referral services and is a teaching site for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and laboratory technologists.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal care, including health assessments, education, and screening for expectant mothers.
• Assist in normal labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for the mother and baby.
• Monitor fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and progress of labor.
• Provide immediate newborn care, including APGAR scoring, cord care, and breastfeeding support.
• Conduct postnatal care for both mother and baby, including wound care and family planning advice.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and refer appropriately to medical officers.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, maternal charts, and birth registers.
• Promote maternal and child health through community education and outreach programs.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Level of Education: High School - Certificate in Enrolled Nursing and/or Enrolled Midwifery (or equivalent) from a recognized institution and registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (where applicable).
• Minimum experience: 24 months (2 years) of relevant nursing/midwifery experience.
• Valid practicing license preferred.
• Knowledge of antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn care protocols.
• Ability to monitor vital signs, fetal heart rate and labor progress accurately.
• Skills in newborn care including APGAR scoring, cord care and breastfeeding support.
• Competence in wound care, family planning counselling and health education.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills for delivery registers and maternal charts.
• Ability to identify high-risk pregnancies and refer promptly.
• Good communication, teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Application Procedure

• Fill Public Service Commission PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate.
• Attach a cover letter stating clearly your contact address and telephone number.
• Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Attach a copy of National ID.
• Attach photocopies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• Include contact information for two professional referees.
• Ensure PSC Form 3 and all attachments are filled/completed in triplicate.
• Deliver by hand to: The Registry, Administration Block, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara City, Uganda.
• Deadline: Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM (Thursday 26th September 2026 by 5:00pm as stated in advert).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For more details, visit: https://mbararahospital.go.ug/

Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare / Health/Medicine jobs in Uganda
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Duty Station: Mbarara - Private Wing, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda (Uganda | Uganda)
• Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026 (31-08-2026) - 2 days ago
• No of Jobs: 7
• Application Link: https://mbararahospital.go.ug/ (Physical hand delivery - PSC Form 3 to Registry, Administration Block)
• Location pin: Mbarara City, Uganda - Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (https://mbararahospital.go.ug)
• Other Private Wing vacancies advertised concurrently (same deadline): Medical Officer, Assistant Nursing Officer, Enrolled Midwife, Enrolled Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapist, Porter, Askari / Security Guard, Laundry Attendant.