Senior Cardiac Public Health Officer

About the Role

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is an Autonomous Government Entity established under the Uganda Heart Institute Act CAP 258 to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda. UHI is recruiting competent people in various departments to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services. The Institute is currently establishing 16 Regional Heart Centers across Uganda and has commenced construction of a new state-of-the-art cardiac hospital in Naguru.

Job Details

• Post: Senior Cardiac Public Health Officer
• Number of Posts: One (1)
• Salary Scale: UHI 3 MED-2
• Reports to: Principal Cardiac Public Health Officer
• Directly Supervises: Cardiac Public Health Officer
• Duty Station: Kampala
• Work Hours: 8
• Job Purpose: To implement cardiac public health programs, ensuring adherence to set standards and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement cardiac health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Facilitate training sessions for healthcare workers and community health promoters on cardiovascular health.
• Conduct periodic assessments to identify gaps in cardiac public health interventions.
• Collect and analyze data to support decision-making and program improvement.
• Collaborate with community leaders to create awareness and improve access to cardiac health services.
• Support the development of communication materials for public health campaigns.
• Conduct field visits to monitor and evaluate ongoing public health activities.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports on program performance and achievements.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master's degree in Public Health or related field.
• At least three (3) years of working experience as a Cardiac Public Health Officer.

Application Procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans. Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O Level Certificates, A level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to:

Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala.

Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala.

Online applications should be sent to the UHI official recruitment email: Apply Now

Applications which will be submitted or mailed without complete attachments, or any applications which will be sent to any other email address other than the one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.

This job advertisement can also be downloaded from the UHI website: www.uhi.go.ug

Summary

Job Category: Healthcare / Medicine Job Type: Full-time Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, 11th November 2026 Duty Station: Kampala Date Posted: 12th October 2026 No of Positions: 1 Application Link: Apply Now