Employer: Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Job Title: Medical Officer – Adult Cardiology
Number of Vacancies: 5
Salary Scale: UHI 4 MED-1
Reports To: Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiology
Duty Station: Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

About Uganda Heart Institute

Uganda Heart Institute 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.

The Institute invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the position of Medical Officer – Adult Cardiology to support the management of adult patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Job Purpose

To participate in the management of adult cardiovascular patients through patient assessment, investigations, treatment planning, follow-up and participation in specialised cardiac care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, clerk, admit and discharge patients.
• Develop patient treatment plans.
• Collect data for research.
• Initiate and carry out investigations.
• Update patient records.
• Guide patients and caregivers on treatment plans.
• Participate in ward rounds and activities within the specialty.
• Supervise medical interns and trainees.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• An MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution.
• A Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine (Internal Medicine) or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution.
• Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
• A valid practising licence.

The advert states that appointed Medical Officers will undergo a fellowship programme for specialisation in Cardiology during their service at Uganda Heart Institute.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, registration certificates and valid practising licences where applicable, curriculum vitae, 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, Uganda.

Applications may be delivered by hand to the Institute’s headquarters at Mulago, Kampala, or submitted by email to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.

Applications must be complete and received by 5:00 p.m. on 11 November 2026. Incomplete applications and applications sent to other email addresses will not be accepted.

Official website: https://www.uhi.go.ug