Senior Consultant (General Surgery)

• PositionSenior Consultant (General Surgery)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationMulago, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeNot stated in the advert.
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryPublic hospital surgery
• 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 Surgery) is based at Mulago National Referral Hospital and reports to the Senior Executive Consultant. The post provides specialist surgical care, manages complicated conditions and procedures, and supports effective delivery of services in the hospital and its catchment area. It also provides clinical and professional advice to Government and the hospital.

The position supervises consultants, associate consultants, medical officers and other health professionals, trains interns and coordinates continuing professional development. Other work includes research, national outreach, procurement advice and professional ethics. The advert requires an MBChB and a Master of Medicine in General Surgery, together with nine years’ experience as a specialist, including three years at Consultant level. The post is on salary scale U1SE and reports to the Senior Executive Consultant.

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.

Surgical care and service quality

Manage surgical conditions, perform complex specialist procedures and support effective, quality services at the referral hospital and catchment areas.

• Diagnose and manage surgical conditions and perform complex procedures in the specialty.
• Help keep specialty services well managed at the Regional Referral Hospital and surrounding communities.

Clinical supervision and training

Guide consultants, medical officers and health professionals, while training interns and coordinating continuing professional learning.

• Guide other specialists, junior doctors and health professionals working under the role.
• Train and supervise Intern Doctors.
• Organise specialty learning and continuing education for clinicians across the service area.

Standards research and advice

Promote professional conduct among supervised staff, advise Government and the hospital, and carry out research in the specialty.

• Promote professional ethics and conduct among supervised staff.
• Advise Government and the Regional Referral Hospital on the specialty.
• Carry out research in the specialty.

Outreach and supplies

Provide national outreach and advise on the equipment and other supplies needed to deliver the specialty service.

• Deliver national outreach services.
• Advise on purchasing equipment, drugs and other supplies for effective specialist services.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Required Education

• MBChB degree or equivalent from a recognised university or institution.
• Master of Medicine degree in General Surgery 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 publications in peer-reviewed journals is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
• Demonstrable ability to coach and mentor 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 surgery: Diagnose, treat and manage surgical conditions and perform complicated procedures in the specialty.
• Clinical supervision: Supervise consultants, associate consultants, medical officers, health professionals and interns.
• Continuing professional development: Train and coordinate professional development for health professionals.
• Research and outreach: Conduct research and national outreach services in the specialty.

Soft Skills

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

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Provide specialist general surgery services at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
• Manage complicated surgical conditions and procedures.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff and interns.
• Coordinate continuing professional development in the specialty.
• Contribute to research and national outreach.
• Advise on equipment, medicines and logistics for surgical services.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for Senior Consultant (General Surgery), 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.