Associate Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care
Uganda Heart Institute · Kampala
Salary scale UHI 2 MED-1 · 4 positions
Full-time · Senior level · Healthcare · Posted 6 days ago
Reports to: Consultant – Cardiac Critical Care
About the role
To provide comprehensive specialist care in management of cardiac critical care patients with the aim of achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage cardiac conditions and complications
- Assist in planning and coordinating Continuing Professional Development in his/her area of specialty for Health professional at the Institute and the catchment area.
- Plan, co-ordinate and conduct operational research in his/her specialty.
- Manage national referral system for patients at a superspecialised level.
- To supervise and train Medical Officers, and other Health Professionals under him/her.
- Ensure that discipline and the ethical code of conduct are observed by the staff under him/her.
- Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty.
- Advice on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her specialty.
Requirements
- MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
- Master of Medicine (Anaesthesia/ Surgery/ Internal Medicine) or its equivalent in the relevant specialty or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
- Fellowship in cardiac intensive care Management (at least two years training).
- Should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
- Should be interested in research.
- Must possess a valid practicing license.
- Should have a good working experience of at least three (3) years as General practitioner.
How to apply
- Online: www.uhi.go.ug
- By email: erecruitment@uhi.go.ug
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 the 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 on the UHI official recruitment email erecruitment@uhi.go.ug. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than 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.
Full-time senior-level Healthcare role at Uganda Heart Institute in Kampala, Uganda. Salary: Salary scale UHI 2 MED-1. 4 positions available.
Posted 25 Oct 2026 · Last updated 30 Oct 2026 · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Job ID 6