Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Assistant Lecturer – Psychiatry
Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: PU6.2
Tenure: Permanent
Age Limit: Below 40 years at the time of the advert.
Reports To: Head of Department
Purpose: To teach, supervise, promote research, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.
Person Specifications:
Master of Medicine in Psychiatry.
MBChB or MBBS as the first degree.
Demonstrated competence in computer and communication skills.
Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council with a valid practicing license.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications in either of the following formats:
Physical Submission: Submit six (6) copies of the application letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of the National Identity Card or Passport bio-data page, certified copies of academic/professional qualifications, appointment letters (where applicable), and two (2) letters of reference.
Address to:
The University Secretary
Soroti University,
P.O. Box 211, Soroti, Uganda
Email Submission: Send the complete application as one (1) single PDF file via email to hr@sun.ac.ug.
Important Application Guidelines:
Deadline: 23rd October 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EAT.
Referees: Applications must include names, addresses, telephone contacts, and email addresses of two referees (one must be a current or previous employer/supervisor where applicable).
Detailed job descriptions and person specifications are available on the Soroti University Website.
Important Notices:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment is strictly FREE OF CHARGE. No candidate should pay money to anyone for job applications or recruitment processes at Soroti University.
Payment of money for recruitment is illegal, and the University bears no liability.
How to apply