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.
CARDIAC EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
Post : Associate Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care
Salary Scale : UHI 2 MED-1
Number of posts : Four (4)
Reports to : Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care
Directly Supervises : Medical Officers
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive specialist care in management of cardiac critical care patients with the aim of achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Diagnose and manage cardiac conditions and complications
ii. Assist in planning and coordinating Continuing Professional Development in his/her area of specialty for Health professional at the Institute and the catchment area.
iii. Plan, co-ordinate and conduct operational research in his/her specialty.
iv. Manage national referral system for patients at a superspecialised level.
v. To supervise and train Medical Officers, and other Health Professionals under him/her.
vi. Ensure that discipline and the ethical code of conduct are observed by the staff under him/her.
vii. Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty.
viii. Advice on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her specialty.
Person/ Job Specifications
i. MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
ii. Master of Medicine (Anaesthesia/ Surgery/ Internal Medicine)) or its equivalent in the relevant specialty or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
iii. Fellowship in cardiac intensive care Management (at least two years training).
iv. Should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
v. Should be interested in research.
vi. Must possess a valid practicing license.
Experience
Should have a good working experience of at least three (3) years as General practitioner.
How to Apply: Applications may be hand-delivered or emailed to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.
