Institute Administrator

About Tumu Medical Institute

TUMU Medical Institute Buhweju (@Tumumedical) is a reputable Nursing and Midwifery Institute located in Rugongo, Karungu, Buhweju District, Western Uganda. It operates as the training wing of TUMU Hospital, a privately owned modern health facility under the TUMU Foundation. The Institute is community-health focused, offering 2.5-year courses in Enrolled Nursing and Enrolled Midwifery aimed at building local capacity and bridging the gap in health professionals in Buhweju District. Partnerships with Buhweju District Local Government provide training placements, with plans for scholarships for needy families. The hospital has modern amenities (ultrasound, X-ray, theatre), solar/generator power, and on-site staff housing. Guided by the Christian motto "Serving God's people above self" while serving all without discrimination, the Institute emphasizes compassionate, top-notch, affordable training and strong community engagement through health education and emergency referral services. This context is highly relevant for the Administrator role, which requires managing welfare, facilities, assets and logistics in a hard-to-reach rural setting. Follow the Institute at https://x.com/Tumumedical for admissions, graduations and community activities. For enquiries: info@tumuinstitute.com, +256-751-083-945 / +256-757-459752.

Job Details

The Institute Administrator will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day administrative, welfare, assets, facilities and logistical operations of TUMU Medical Institute, ensuring efficient utilization and accountability of Institute resources, proper maintenance of facilities and assets, staff and student welfare, and the smooth running of Institute operations.

• Duty Station: TUMU Medical Institute, Buhweju District, Western Uganda
• Reports to: Executive Director
• Location: Buhweju District, Western Uganda (hard-to-reach area)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package offered (amount not disclosed)
• Start Date: Ready to start work immediately
• Work Mode: On-site, requires willingness to work extra hours, weekends and beyond normal working hours when required
• Application Contact: Apply (copy ruth@tumumedicalinstitute.com)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the general administrative operations of the Institute.
• Oversee staff and student welfare, including meals, accommodation, practicum logistics and institutional guests.
• Supervise kitchen operations, supplies, stocks and accountability.
• Manage and monitor Institute assets, buildings, vehicles, motorcycles, generators, office equipment and other facilities.
• Oversee compound maintenance, cleaning, repairs, construction and general infrastructure.
• Supervise support staff, including drivers, cleaners, compound workers and other assigned personnel.
• Coordinate office supplies, utilities, fuel, logistics and departmental requisitions.
• Maintain proper records and registers of institutional assets, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical activities with different departments and offices.
• Prepare and submit regular administrative reports to management.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Female candidate aged 25–35 years is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline (required).
• Computer literate with good knowledge of standard office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly responsible, trustworthy, proactive and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Must be willing and ready to work in a hard-to-reach area (Buhweju District).
• Must be willing to work extra hours, weekends and beyond normal working hours when required.
• Must be ready to start work immediately.
• Fluency in Runyankole is an added advantage though not essential.
• Previous experience in administration, institutional management, and logistics or assets management will be an added advantage.
• Note on medical qualifications: This is a non-clinical administrative role within a Nursing and Midwifery Institute (Healthcare/Education sector). No clinical medical qualification is required; the required qualification is Business Administration. Experience in a health training institution is an added advantage.

Application Procedure

• Prepare an application letter and relevant academic/professional credentials (including CV).
• Submit by email to: Apply
• Copy (Cc): ruth@tumumedicalinstitute.com
• Use subject line: Application: Institute Administrator
• Alternative instruction: To apply for this job email your details to ruth@tumumedicalinstitute.com (ensure you also send to the primary address above)
• Deadline: 15th September 2026 (23:59 EAT)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidate must be ready to start work immediately.

Job Summary

• Job Category: Administrative
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-15
• Duty Station: TUMU Medical Institute, Buhweju District, Western Uganda
• Date Posted: 2026-09-08
• No of Positions: 1
• Application Link: Apply
• Location pin: Rugongo, Karungu, Buhweju District, Western Uganda (TUMU Medical Institute / TUMU Hospital)
• Employment Type: full_time
• Qualification Highlight: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (degree level) - Administrative/Management role in health education institution, not a clinical medical role.