Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Institute is also recruiting professionals in administration, secretarial services, auditing, legal services, inventory management, biomedical technology, engineering, laundry management, and security.
Qualifications range from diplomas and bachelor's degrees to professional certifications and relevant work experience, depending on the role.
Candidates should review the specific job requirements in the official advert before submitting their applications.
Opportunities for O-Level and Entry-Level Applicants
Some positions may interest applicants who do not hold university degrees.
Cardiac Critical Care Orderly
Minimum qualification: O-Level certificate.
Training in a health-related course is an added advantage.
Duties include cleaning, maintaining ward order, transporting patients, handling linen and instruments, and supporting safe patient care.
Theatre Attendant
Minimum qualification: O-Level certificate (UCE).
A certificate in a relevant health field is required.
Duties include preparing operating rooms, maintaining cleanliness and sterility, handling surgical supplies, and assisting with patient preparation and transportation.
Receptionist
Minimum qualification: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), with at least a credit in English.
A certificate in customer care, public relations, or related training is required.
Duties include receiving and directing patients and visitors, handling telephone calls, responding to enquiries, and supporting front-desk administration.
These positions offer opportunities for applicants whose qualifications match the specified requirements. Applicants should not assume that a role is experience-free unless the official advert confirms this.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must prepare the documents applicable to their position, including:
Cover letter.
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Academic transcripts.
Certificates of professional registration and valid practising licences, where applicable.
O-Level certificates and A-Level certificates, where applicable.
Copy of the National Identity Card.
Evidence of relevant work experience where required.
Important: The Institute states that applications submitted without complete attachments will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates may submit their applications either online or physically.
Online applications
Send your complete application to the official recruitment email:
Physical applications
Address your application to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Heart Institute
P.O. Box 37392
Kampala, Uganda
Applications may also be hand-delivered to the Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters at Mulago, Kampala.
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill various positions across clinical, nursing, research, administration and support services. UHI is an autonomous Government institution established to provide specialised cardiovascular services and to coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.
The detailed advertisement contains information on the available positions, job descriptions, qualifications, application requirements and submission guidelines.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Positions Advertised
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the advertisement before submitting their applications. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the official advertisement.
How to apply