Cardiac Critical Care Orderly
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Deadline: 11 November 2026
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) |
| Location | Mulago, Kampala, Uganda |
| Appointment | Full-time |
| Category | Healthcare and Hospital Support |
| Experience | Not stated |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Deadline |
Jobspace Uganda Vacancy Summary
The Cardiac Critical Care Orderly will support patients and nursing teams by maintaining a clean, organised environment and assisting with approved non-clinical care activities. The role may include safe movement of patients or samples, handling linen and supplies, and following infection-prevention instructions in a critical-care setting.
Why This Role Matters
This is a patient-facing support role where reliability and dignity matter as much as physical work. Applicants should show that they can follow instructions precisely, protect privacy and recognise when an issue must be reported to a nurse. Do not claim clinical responsibilities that an orderly is not authorised to perform.
Who Should Consider Applying?
- Applicants with an O-level certificate and interest in healthcare support.
- Hospital attendants, caregivers or orderlies with relevant exposure.
- Candidates trained in a basic health-related course.
- People who remain calm, respectful and dependable around vulnerable patients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and organise assigned wards and support areas.
- Assist with safe movement of patients under the direction of clinical staff.
- Transport laboratory samples or other authorised items carefully.
- Handle linen, swabs and instruments according to approved procedures.
- Support cleanliness, order and infection-prevention routines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- O-level certificate.
- Training in a health-related course is an advantage.
- Ability to follow clinical instructions and treat patients respectfully.
- Physical readiness for supportive duties and commitment to hygiene.
How to Make Your Application Competitive
- Highlight patient-support or caregiving experience without overstating clinical duties.
- Describe knowledge of hand hygiene, waste separation or linen handling.
- Use examples showing punctuality and respectful teamwork.
- Prepare the O-level certificate and health-training evidence.
Questions to Prepare for Before an Interview
- How would you move a patient safely when instructed by a nurse?
- What would you do after noticing a spill or contamination risk?
- How do you protect dignity when supporting a dependent patient?
Application Procedure
Prepare a cover letter, an updated CV, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, an O-level certificate, an A-level certificate where applicable, a copy of the National ID and evidence of experience where required. Applicants whose professions require registration should also include the applicable registration certificate and valid practising licence. Address the application to The Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Submit it by email to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug or hand-deliver it to UHI Headquarters, Mulago, Kampala. Incomplete applications and applications sent to another email address are not accepted. The deadline is 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Uganda time.
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