Senior Consultant (General Psychiatry)

• PositionSenior Consultant (General Psychiatry)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationButabika, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeNot stated in the advert.
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryPublic mental health hospital services
• DepartmentNot stated in the advert.
• DeadlineNot later than Monday, 16 November 2026

The Health Service Commission is a constitutional body established to address human-resource needs in Uganda’s health service. Its official mandate includes appointments, confirmation, promotion and related terms and conditions of service for health workers under its jurisdiction.

The Commission’s remit covers the Ministry of Health, national and regional referral hospitals and other public health institutions. It also provides guidance and technical support to local government service commissions on health-workforce management.

The Senior Consultant (General Psychiatry) is a one-post appointment at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, reporting to the Executive Director. It leads psychiatric services at the hospital and its catchment area, diagnoses and manages psychiatric conditions and performs specialised clinical procedures. The role provides technical and professional advice to Government and the hospital.

The post supervises and mentors consultants, associate consultants, medical officers and other health professionals, trains interns and coordinates continuing professional development. It also conducts research and national outreach, advises on medicines and equipment procurement, supports multidisciplinary care and contributes to clinical guidelines. The advert requires an MBChB and Master of Medicine in Psychiatry, plus nine years as a specialist including three at Consultant level. The post is listed at salary scale U1SE.

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.

Clinical care and service quality

Treat psychiatric conditions, perform specialist procedures and help maintain quality services while encouraging coordinated care for patients.

• Diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions, including specialised clinical procedures.
• Support consistent psychiatric care across the hospital and surrounding service area.
• Promote coordinated care for people with mental health conditions.

Supervision and professional learning

Guide senior and junior clinical colleagues, oversee intern training and coordinate ongoing learning for health professionals.

• Guide Medical Officers, Associate Consultants, Consultants and other Health Professionals through supervision.
• Train and supervise Intern Doctors.
• Coordinate continuing education for health professionals across the service area.
• Promote compliance with professional ethics and conduct standards.

Advice research and outreach

Provide specialist advice, conduct research and outreach, and guide decisions on equipment and supplies needed for psychiatric services.

• Advise Government and the hospital on psychiatric matters.
• Conduct research in psychiatry.
• Deliver national psychiatric outreach.
• Advise on purchasing equipment, medicines and other service logistics.

Clinical guidance

Help shape and review clinical guidance for psychiatric services, and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Contribute to drafting, applying and reviewing clinical guidance and standards for psychiatric services.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Required Education

• MBChB degree or equivalent from a recognised university or institution.
• Master of Medicine degree in Psychiatry or equivalent from a recognised university or institution.

Work Experience

• At least nine years’ working experience as a Specialist, including three years at Consultant level in Government or a reputable organisation.

Additional Requirements

• A record of research and peer-reviewed publications is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
• Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.
• The application should be completed online through the HSC e-Recruitment System.
• Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts.
• Supporting documents should be limited to those relevant to the job specifications, and each attachment must not exceed 1 MB.
• Health workers on long-term training of one year or more must not apply.

Technical Skills

• General psychiatry: Diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions and perform specialised clinical procedures.
• Service leadership: Ensure efficient, effective and quality psychiatric service delivery at Butabika and its catchment area.
• Clinical supervision: Supervise, mentor and train consultants, medical officers, health professionals and interns.
• Research and standards: Conduct research and contribute to clinical guidelines and professional development.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and integrity: The advert specifies demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
• Coaching and mentoring: The advert specifies ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Lead specialist psychiatric services at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital.
• Manage psychiatric conditions and specialised clinical procedures.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary psychiatric workforce.
• Coordinate intern training and continuing professional development.
• Conduct research and national outreach.
• Contribute to clinical guidelines and multidisciplinary mental-health care.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for Senior Consultant (General Psychiatry), select the post and submit the online application with the documents required for that post. Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts. Applications must be received not later than 16 November 2026. Apply through the official HSC e-Recruitment System.

• Checked on 11 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.