Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
Full time @Uganda Heart Institute posted 36 minutes ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 29442
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
About the Employer
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is an autonomous government entity established under the Uganda Heart Institute Act, Cap 258. It is responsible for undertaking and coordinating the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in Uganda.
Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
Salary Scale: UHI 2 MED-1
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Reports To: Consultant – Adult Cardiac Surgery
Directly Supervises: Medical Officers
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive specialist care to adult patients requiring cardiovascular surgical intervention through accurate assessment, diagnosis, perioperative management, surgical treatment, and postoperative follow-up, with the aim of achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions and conduct cardiovascular surgeries.
- Implement patient care management plans.
- Conduct ward rounds and work in the specialty area.
- Participate in training programmes for all health professionals.
- Supervise medical officers, interns and trainees.
- Identify procurement needs of the department for equipment, drugs and other logistics.
- Prepare departmental work plans, budgets and reports.
- Prepare duty rosters.
- Conduct performance evaluations of subordinates, provide constructive feedback and identify opportunities for growth.
Person/Job Specifications
- MBCh.B degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
- Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine in Surgery from a recognized University/Institution.
- Must be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
- Must have completed fellowship in cardiovascular surgery.
- Must possess a valid practicing license.
Experience
Working experience of at least three (3) years at a Medical Officer level.
Application Procedure
Eligible Ugandans should submit an application comprising a cover letter, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practising licences where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O-Level certificates, A-Level certificates where applicable, a copy of the National Identity Card, and evidence of work experience where required.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Heart Institute
P.O. Box 37392, Kampala.
Applications can be submitted by hand to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago, Kampala, or emailed to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.
Applications submitted without complete attachments or sent to email addresses other than the official recruitment email will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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