Consultant (Gyne-oncology)

• PositionConsultant (Gyne-oncology)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationMulago, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeNot stated in the advert.
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryPublic hospital gynaecological oncology
• 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 Consultant (Gyne-oncology) is based at Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and provides specialist care to patients with gynaecological cancers. The role examines, investigates, diagnoses and treats gynaecological malignancies and participates in multidisciplinary management of patients. The post also contributes to clinical research, audit and quality improvement in the service.

The consultant supervises, mentors and trains medical officers, resident doctors, interns and other health professionals, supports clinical guidelines and standards, and participates in specialist outreach and technical support to other facilities. The role requires an MBChB, a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a postgraduate qualification in gynaecological oncology and six years’ specialist experience, including three years as an Associate Consultant with relevant oncology experience. The advert lists the role on salary scale U1SE.

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.

Cancer diagnosis and care

Provide specialist care for people with gynaecological cancers, from clinical assessment and diagnosis through treatment and shared care decisions.

• Deliver specialist care for patients with gynaecological cancers.
• Assess symptoms, investigate findings, diagnose malignancies and provide treatment.
• Work with other disciplines to agree patient management.

Service standards and learning

Contribute to research, service review and professional learning while helping maintain sound clinical guidance for gynaecological oncology.

• Take part in clinical studies, audits, quality improvement and Continuing Professional Development.
• Help develop, apply and review clinical guidance, protocols and service standards.

Outreach and team development

Support other facilities through specialist outreach, keep service records and reports, and build capability among doctors and health professionals.

• Provide specialist outreach and technical help to other health facilities.
• Maintain patient-care records and report on oncology services.
• Develop interns, resident doctors, medical officers and other health professionals through guidance and practical training.
• Complete other work assigned by the responsible officer.

Required Education

• MBChB degree from a recognised university or institution.
• Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognised university or institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Gynaecological Oncology.

Work Experience

• At least six years’ working experience as a Specialist, including three years as an Associate Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with demonstrable experience in gynaecological oncology 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

• Gynaecological oncology: Examine, diagnose and treat gynaecological malignancies and provide specialist service delivery.
• Multidisciplinary care: Participate in coordinated care for patients with gynaecological cancers.
• Clinical standards and quality: Participate in guidelines, protocols, audits and quality improvement.
• Clinical supervision: Supervise, mentor and train medical officers, resident doctors, interns and other health professionals.

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.

• Provide specialist gynaecological oncology care at Mulago SWNH.
• Manage patients with gynaecological cancers in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Contribute to research, audit and quality improvement.
• Help develop clinical guidelines and service standards.
• Support specialist outreach to other health facilities.
• Supervise and train medical officers, residents, interns and health professionals.

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