Clinical Officer (ENT)

• PositionClinical Officer (ENT)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationEntebbe, 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 Clinical Officer (ENT) is a U5 role at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, reporting to the Senior Clinical Officer (ENT). HSC External Advert No. 2 lists one post. The officer treats and manages patients with ear, nose and throat conditions and refers complicated cases to the senior clinical officer. The role also requires liaison with other cadres in the unit to support delivery of quality health care.

The advertised duties include participation in primary health-care activities, research, health-data collection and teaching staff, patients and the public. The officer must observe professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics and prepare periodic reports. The PDF lists a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or an equivalent qualification, plus a Diploma in ENT. It does not state a minimum experience requirement. Entebbe RRH is in Wakiso District, outside Kampala.

In plain terms, this job splits into 3 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.

Patient care

The officer treats patients, refers difficult cases to the senior ENT clinician and works with unit colleagues to support care.

• Provide treatment and seek senior review from the Senior Clinical Officer (ENT) for complex patients.
• Work with colleagues across the unit to support quality patient care.

Health activities and learning

The role contributes to primary health initiatives, research, health information gathering and teaching for different audiences.

• Contribute to primary health-care initiatives, research and health-data gathering.
• Teach staff, patients and members of the public.

Professional practice

Daily work also includes following professional ethics and completing further tasks assigned by the employer.

• Follow professional conduct and ethics requirements.
• Carry out additional tasks assigned over time.

Required Education

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Diploma in ENT 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

• ENT patient management: Treat patients and ensure proper management within the advertised clinical role.
• Referral: Refer complicated cases to the Senior Clinical Officer (ENT).
• Health-data collection: Participate in the collection of health data.
• Primary health care: Participate in implementing primary health-care activities.

Soft Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills: The advertised duties require liaison with other cadres in the unit to deliver quality health care.
• Interprofessional collaboration: Liaise with other cadres in the unit to support quality patient care.

No pay figure is given for this Clinical Officer ENT 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 government salary scales.

• Provide ENT patient care at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital.
• Refer complicated cases to the Senior Clinical Officer (ENT).
• Work with other unit cadres in delivering patient care.
• Participate in primary health-care activities and clinical research.
• Contribute to health-data collection and reporting.
• Support health teaching for staff, patients and the public.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for Clinical Officer (ENT), 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.