Associate Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT
Vacancy details
| Hiring organisation | Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) |
| Duty station | Mulago, KampalaCentral Region |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Salary scale | UHI 2 MED-1; cash salary not disclosed |
| Reports to | Consultant – Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia |
| Deadline |
Jobspace Uganda vacancy summary
This two-position opportunity is for anaesthesiologists who can provide specialist perioperative care for cardiac procedures, from preoperative assessment through intraoperative management and postoperative follow-up. The role also supports clinical teaching, supervision and departmental planning.
Who should apply?
- Hold an MBChB and Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia or equivalent.
- Have fellowship or equivalent specialist preparation in cardiac anaesthesia.
- Are registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
- Maintain a valid practising licence.
- Have at least three years of experience as a general anaesthesiologist.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and provide safe perioperative anaesthetic care for cardiac procedures.
- Conduct ward rounds and implement patient-care plans.
- Supervise medical officers, interns and trainees and participate in professional training.
- Identify clinical equipment, medicine and logistics requirements.
- Support departmental work plans, budgets, reports and duty rosters.
Qualifications and experience
- MBChB from a recognised university or institution.
- Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia or equivalent.
- Fellowship or equivalent specialist training in Cardiac Anaesthesia.
- Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council registration and a valid practising licence.
- At least three years' experience as a general anaesthesiologist.
Application procedure
Prepare a cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, O-Level and A-Level certificates where applicable, a copy of the National Identity Card, professional registration and valid practising licence where applicable, and evidence of experience where required.
Email a complete application to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug, or hand-deliver it to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago, Kampala. Address the application to The Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Incomplete applications or applications sent to another email address will not be accepted.
Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.
Uganda Heart Institute careers page
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