The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill various positions across clinical, nursing, research, administration and support services. UHI is an autonomous Government institution established to provide specialised cardiovascular services and to coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.
The detailed advertisement contains information on the available positions, job descriptions, qualifications, application requirements and submission guidelines.
Applications must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the advertisement before submitting their applications. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the official advertisement.
PAEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY
Post : Associate Consultant – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Salary Scale : UHI 2 MED-1
Number of posts : Two (2)
Reports to : Consultant – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Directly Supervises : Medical Officers
Job Purpose:
To diagnose and manage paediatric patients requiring cardiac surgery, ensuring timely and effective treatment and optimal patient outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Diagnose and treat paediatric cardiovascular conditions and conduct cardiovascular surgeries
ii. Implement patient care management plans.
iii. Conduct ward rounds in the specialty area.
iv. Participate in training programmes for all health Professionals.
v. Supervise medical officers, interns and trainees.
vi. Identify procurement needs of the department for equipment, drugs and other logistics.
vii. Prepares duty rosters.
Person/ Job Specifications
i. MBCh.B degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
ii. Master of Medicine degree in General Surgery from a recognized University/Institution.
iii. Applicants should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
iv. Fellowship in cardiovascular surgery.
v. Must possess a valid practicing license.
Experience
Working experience of at least three (3) years as a Medical Officer.
How to Apply: Applications may be hand-delivered or emailed to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.
