Anaesthetic Officer – 38 Posts

• PositionAnaesthetic Officer
• EmployerHealth Service Commission (Government of Uganda)
• ReferenceHRM 72/173/01 MoH/RRH and institution references
• Salary ScaleU4
• Reports ToSenior Anaesthetic Officer
• Vacancies38
• Duty Stations28 RRH posts (Arua, Kawempe, Gulu, Mbale, Moroto, Masaka, Fort Portal, Soroti, Kabale, Mbarara, Mubende, Lira), Mulago 2, Butabika 1, MSWNH 3, Kawempe 2, Kiruddu 2
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryHealth Jobs in Uganda
• DeadlineMonday, 16 November 2026

The Health Service Commission (HSC) is responsible for Human Resources for Health in the Government of Uganda. It advises the President on matters regarding health workers, recruits health workers for Regional Referral Hospitals and top government health institutions, and oversees the recruitment of health workers by District and City Service Commissions.

The Commission also handles appointment, confirmation and promotion of health workers, reviews their terms and conditions of service, training and qualifications, fosters professional and work ethics, exercises disciplinary control and presents appraisals to Parliament on issues affecting health workers.

HSC is based at Plot 1 Pilkington Road, 3rd Floor, Workers House, Kampala. All its services are provided free of charge, and it states that equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

The Anaesthetic Officer is a U4 post reporting to the Senior Anaesthetic Officer. Before surgery the officer assesses patients to identify anaesthetic risks and prepares them for anaesthesia, and checks and maintains anaesthetic equipment, drugs, gases and supplies.

In theatre the officer gives anaesthesia within the scope of practice and professional authorisation, monitors vital signs and clinical condition, and helps manage anaesthetic emergencies such as airway obstruction, respiratory compromise and cardiac arrest. After surgery the officer provides post-anaesthetic monitoring and reports complications. The role also covers emergency surgery and resuscitation, accurate anaesthetic records, infection prevention and patient safety, safe storage and accountability of anaesthetic drugs and equipment, and taking part in clinical meetings, mentorship, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

• Assess patients before surgery to identify anaesthetic risks.
• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment, drugs, gases and supplies.
• Administer anaesthesia within the scope of practice.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs during anaesthesia and surgery.
• Assist in managing anaesthetic emergencies including airway obstruction and cardiac arrest.
• Provide post-anaesthetic monitoring and report complications.
• Participate in emergency surgical services and resuscitation.
• Maintain accurate anaesthetic records and patient charts.
• Observe infection prevention, patient safety and safe handling of anaesthetic medicines.
• Ensure proper use, storage and accountability of anaesthetic drugs and equipment.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia, or BSc in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution.

Work Experience

• Minimum years of experience for the Regional Referral Hospital posts: Not stated in the advert. Check each institution’s entry in the PDF.

Other Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registration certificate and valid practising licence, as required for health workers.

Clinical Skills

• Anaesthesia: pre-operative assessment and safe administration.
• Emergencies: airway, respiratory and cardiac emergency response.
• Monitoring: intra-operative and post-anaesthetic care.

Professional Skills

• Records: accurate anaesthetic charts and reports.
• Safety: infection prevention and drug accountability.

Government of Uganda salary scale U4. Exact pay: Not stated in the advert.

• 38 posts across 17 hospitals.
• U4 scale, a degree-level government post.
• Fresh BSc Anaesthesia graduates can apply for RRH posts.
• Permanent government health job on the public salary scale.
• Free, transparent online application with no fees.
• Theatre and emergency experience in busy referral hospitals.

Apply online on the HSC e-Recruitment System at hscers.ug. Register (or log in), update your profile, search for the job, click APPLY NOW, upload your documents, save and then click SUBMIT.

Prepare: a scanned passport photo (JPEG), academic and professional certificates, registration certificate and valid practising licence where required, appointment or promotion letters where applicable, and your National ID. Each attachment must not exceed 1 MB. Fill Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) for the oral interview.

You may apply for a maximum of 2 posts. Health workers on long-term training (one year and above) must not apply. Help: 0414-254378 or 0414-348501, [email protected], or the HR unit of any Regional Referral Hospital hub. Full advert: HSC External Advert No. 2 of October 2026 (PDF).

Deadline: not later than Monday, 16 November 2026. HSC services are free of charge; do not pay anyone.

• Upload your BSc Anaesthesia degree and transcript.
• Scan each document under 1 MB before you start.
• Include your valid practising licence and council registration.
• Pick at most 2 posts and choose stations you can work in.
• Click SUBMIT at the end, saving is not enough.
• Apply before Monday, 16 November 2026.