Medicine & Surgery Associate Professor

Job Details

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), a Public University established under Statutory Instrument No. 2 of 2022, invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the position of Medicine & Surgery Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

• Job Purpose: To provide academic and administrative leadership in Medicine & Surgery through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.
• Employer: Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) - Public University
• Reference No: EXT AD/APP/5/03/26
• Salary Scale: PU4 (Base Salary: Not Disclosed)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Education and Training
• Duty Station: Uganda (Lake Saaka Campus, Fort Portal)
• Work Hours: 8
• Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
• Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Reporting Line: Faculty of Health Sciences / University Management (participation in planning, budgeting, representation on statutory committees and strategic initiatives).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines (Clinical Medicine / Medicine & Surgery).
• Supervise and mentor graduate students.
• Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
• Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
• Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
• Build research teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
• Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
• Perform any other official duties as assigned by the University.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized awarding Institution.
  • Master's Degree in the area of Clinical Medicine from a recognized awarding Institution.
  • MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized awarding Institution.
  • Registration with relevant professional body.
• Experience:
  • At least seven (7) years of teaching and/or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning, recognized Research Organization, or relevant Industry, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.
  • Evidence of five (5) new recognized publications in the area of specialization within the last five (5) years.
  • Supervision of at least five (5) Graduate students to completion, one (1) of whom at PhD level.
  • Should have acquired research or project grants of at least USD 50,000 as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the last five years.
  • Evidence of Academic Leadership.
• Competences:
  • Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills.
  • Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Highly adaptable and resilient.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos.
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Integrity and accountability.
• Additional Notes: MMU is an equal opportunity employer; appointments are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About Mountains of the Moon University

Mountains of the Moon University is a Public University established under Statutory Instrument No. 2 of 2022 and located at Lake Saaka Campus, Kasindikwa Village, Plot 10, 11 & 19 Block 63 & 65, Fort Portal, Uganda - P.O. Box 837 (Tel: +256 483 660390, Email: info@mmu.ac.ug / registrar@mmu.ac.ug, Website: https://mmu.ac.ug).

Originally established as a non-profit Community University in 2005, MMU was licensed by NCHE, granted a Charter in 2018, and taken over by the Government of Uganda in July 2022 following a Memorandum of Agreement signed 13th January 2022. The university is governed by a University Council in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA) 2001 as amended.

• Vision: To be a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Engagement for Sustainable Development.
• Mission: To Provide Innovative and Transformative Education, Research and Community Engagement for Social-economic Transformation.
• Motto: Heights for Progress
• Core Values: Professionalism, Innovativeness, Integrity, Team Work, Social Responsibility
• Niche Areas: Agriculture, Tourism, and Environmental Conservation
• Relevance to this Role: The position sits within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Fort Portal campus, offering the Associate Professor opportunity to lead Medicine & Surgery teaching and research, build collaborative teams with Government, Industry, NGOs and Communities, and contribute to MMU's transformation into a research-intensive public university in the Rwenzori region.

Application Procedure

• Address your application to: The University Secretary, Mountains of the Moon University, P.O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level, Fort Portal, Uganda.
• Prepare and electronically merge as ONE PDF document (applications not in one PDF or arriving after closing time will not be considered):
  • Application letter.
  • Detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
  • Certified copies of relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
  • Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter(s).
  • Copy of National Identity Card.
  • Details of physical address, telephone contact and email address.
  • Any other relevant documentation to support the application.
• Submit the merged PDF electronically via the official advert page before the deadline. Download full job description: EXTERNAL ADVERT No.5 OF 2026 (DOC)
• Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For details visit https://mmu.ac.ug/news/external-advert-no-5-of-2026/

Job Summary

• Job Category: Education / Academic / Teaching, Healthcare, Science & Engineering
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 11, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
• Duty Station: Uganda - Lake Saaka Campus, Fort Portal, Uganda
• Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
• No of Jobs: 1
• Application Link: https://mmu.ac.ug/news/external-advert-no-5-of-2026/
• Location pin: Lake Saaka Campus, Kasindikwa Village, Plot 10, 11 & 19 Block 63 & 65, Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Uganda (P.O. Box 837, Fort Portal) - https://mmu.ac.ug/contacts/