Enrolled Nurses

About the Company

Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) is a faith-based hospital under the Diocese of Jinja (https://dioceseofjinja.com). The Diocese of Jinja was established on 5 August 1966 and serves the Busoga sub-region through evangelization, education, healthcare, youth empowerment and social transformation, operating 45 parishes, 45+ schools and 12 health centres. UMH operates under the Diocesan Health Office and is affiliated to the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB - https://ucmb.co.ug), the Health Department of the Uganda Episcopal Conference. UCMB coordinates a national Catholic health network comprising 34 hospitals, 271 Lower Level Health Units, 19 training schools and 4 laboratory training schools with over 11,323 health workers, focused on providing curative, preventive and promotional services to rural and underserved communities in line with Uganda's national health policy. Working at UMH offers the opportunity to serve within a mission-driven, patient-centred environment committed to safeguarding, dignity, and professional development including Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Job Details

Job Purpose: The Nurse is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centred nursing care to patients across the hospital. The role involves assessment, implementation of nursing care, monitoring of patients, administration of prescribed treatments, health education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Employer: Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
• Positions: 11 Vacancies (3 Diploma Nurses and 8 Enrolled Nurses - Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council) - Level 2
• Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 8 hours
• Industry: Healthcare
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Reporting: Supervisor (Nursing In-charge / Hospital Management)
• Enrolled Nurses

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify their nursing care needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care plans.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs and general condition.
• Administer prescribed medicines and treatments safely and accurately.
• Provide wound care, dressings, injections, and other nursing procedures within the scope of practice.
• Monitor patients' response to treatment and report deterioration promptly.
• Assist doctors and other clinicians during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential nursing records.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical handovers, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide health education to patients and their families.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Observe infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and safety.
• Participate in emergency response and resuscitation as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Relevant recognised nursing qualification - 3 positions Diploma in Nursing and 8 positions Enrolled Nursing Certificate (Enrolled Nurses with Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council - Registered Level 2).
• Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and a valid practising licence is required.
• Relevant clinical experience is an advantage; minimum 12 months experience indicated.
• Bachelor's degree level listed as level of education in source, but specific requirement is Diploma/Enrolled Nursing qualification as detailed above.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and professional ethics.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; all successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.

Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare / Health/Medicine jobs in Uganda (also listed under Human Resources)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
• Posted: 22-08-2026 (Saturday, August 22, 2026)
• No of Jobs: 11
• Application Method: Email application with application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including contact details of 3 professional referees to dhcjinja@ucmb.co.ug