Nursing Officer

Nursing Officer – Uganda Heart Institute

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act CAP 258 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.

UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. 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.

CARDIAC NURSING

Post: Nursing Officer

Salary Scale: UHI 4 MED-2

Number of posts: Forty-four (44)

Reports to : Nursing Officer – Cardiovascular Directly Supervises : Critical Care/Ward Orderly

 Job Purpose:

To provide safe, comprehensive, and patient-centered cardiac nursing care to individuals with cardiovascular conditions, through assessment, monitoring, treatment, health education, disease prevention, rehabilitation, and continuity of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team..

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties at ward/ unit level
• Ensure that quality nursing care is achieved by implementing nursing protocols
• Ensure the smooth running of wards/units by allocating duties to nursing staff and students
• Ensure that wards/units are adequately equipped with equipment, supplies and drugs and ensure their safe custody
• Provides educational and counseling services to staff, and patient attendants.
• Carries out on-job teaching of midwifery, medical and nursing students.
• Participate in research and community education activities
• Ensures strict adherence to ethical practice by self and the health care team.
• Provide support supervision to staff on the unit.
• Conduct performance Appraise of staff

Person/ Job Specifications

i. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized University i Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council. ill. Must have a valid practicing License.

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.