Assistant Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology)

• PositionAssistant Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationMbale, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryPublic health and government
• DeadlineNot later than 16th November 2026
• Not in the advertDepartment, pay and benefits

The Health Service Commission is responsible for human resources for health in the Government of Uganda. Its remit includes recruiting health workers to Regional Referral Hospitals and top government health institutions, and overseeing recruitment by District and City Service Commissions.

The Commission also handles appointment, confirmation and promotion of health workers, reviews terms and conditions of service, training and qualifications, fosters professional ethics and exercises disciplinary control. HSC states that its services are free of charge and that equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

The Assistant Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology) is a U5 role at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, reporting to the Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology). The advert lists two posts. The officer provides specialised nursing care for patients with ophthalmic conditions, assesses patients and implements prescribed care plans. Duties include administering treatment, assisting with ophthalmic examinations and procedures, and supporting surgical interventions.

The role also covers health education and counselling on eye care and treatment, accurate nursing records, infection prevention and control in the Ophthalmology Unit, and participation in clinical rounds and multidisciplinary care. The officer helps account for ophthalmic equipment, supplies and medicines, takes part in professional development and quality improvement, and guides nursing students and support staff. The HSC e-Recruitment record lists a Nursing diploma, Ophthalmic Nursing certificate, and communication, counselling and interpersonal skills. It does not specify a minimum experience requirement.

In plain terms, this job splits into 4 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Eye care and treatment

Provide nursing care for ophthalmic conditions, assess patients, follow care plans and monitor the effects of prescribed treatment.

• Provide specialised nursing care for patients with ophthalmic conditions.
• Assess patients and put prescribed nursing care plans into practice.
• Give prescribed medicines and treatments and monitor patient responses.

Procedures and health education

Assist with eye examinations and interventions, and explain eye care and treatment to patients and their caregivers.

• Assist with ophthalmic examinations, procedures and surgical interventions.
• Explain treatment and eye health to patients and those caring for them.
• Apply infection-control precautions throughout the Ophthalmology Unit.

Records and team support

Maintain nursing records, participate in multidisciplinary care and help manage ophthalmic supplies, equipment and medicines.

• Keep nursing records and reports accurate and up to date.
• Join ward-based clinical reviews and coordinated patient-care discussions.
• Help maintain ophthalmic equipment, supplies and medicines and account for them.

Learning and supervision

Take part in professional learning and quality improvement, guide students and support staff when assigned, and complete further tasks as needed.

• Join professional learning and help improve service quality.
• Mentor assigned support staff and nursing students during their work.
• Complete other responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Required Education

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognised training institution.
• Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing from a recognised institution.

Work Experience

• Not stated in the advert.

Additional Requirements

• Complete and submit the application online through the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System.
• Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts under the advert.
• Upload only documents relevant to the job specifications; each attachment must not exceed 1 MB.
• Health workers on long-term training of one year or more must not apply.
• Applicants should complete Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) and present it at an oral interview if shortlisted.
• Provide registration certificates and valid practising licences where required by law for the relevant health profession.

Technical Skills

• Ophthalmic nursing: Provide specialised nursing care to patients with ophthalmic conditions.
• Clinical procedures: Assist in ophthalmic examinations, procedures and surgical interventions.
• Patient education: Provide eye-care and treatment education and counselling to patients and caregivers.
• Infection prevention: Observe infection-prevention and control measures in the Ophthalmology Unit.

Soft Skills

• Communication and counselling: The e-Recruitment record specifies good communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Patient support: The role includes counselling patients and caregivers on eye care and treatment.

No pay figure is given for this Assistant Nursing Officer Ophthalmology post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to nurse salary scales.

• Provide ophthalmic nursing care at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
• Assist with ophthalmic examinations and surgical interventions.
• Support patients before and after prescribed treatment through education and counselling.
• Maintain infection-prevention standards and accurate nursing records.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care and clinical rounds.
• Support safe use and accountability of ophthalmic equipment and supplies.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for Assistant Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology), select the preferred station and follow the portal steps to upload the relevant documents, save the application and click SUBMIT. Applications must be received not later than 16th November 2026. Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts; health workers on long-term training of one year or more must not apply. Apply through the official HSC e-Recruitment System.

• Checked on 12 November 2026 against Health Service Commission's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 16 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.