Nursing Officer (Paediatrics)

• PositionNursing Officer (Paediatrics)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationMubende, 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 Nursing Officer (Paediatrics) is a U4 role reporting to the Senior Nursing Officer (Paediatrics). The advert lists six posts: one at Mbale RRH, four at Mbarara RRH and one at Mubende RRH. At Mubende, the officer provides specialised nursing care to paediatric patients, assesses them and implements care plans, administers prescribed treatment and monitors vital signs, growth and other clinical parameters.

The role includes pre- and post-operative care, emergency response and resuscitation for critically ill children, and education and counselling for parents, guardians and caregivers. The nurse participates in multidisciplinary rounds, maintains accurate records, observes infection-prevention measures and accounts for paediatric equipment, supplies and medicines. The e-Recruitment record lists a Nursing degree and Paediatric Nursing certificate, together with communication, counselling, team-building and interpersonal skills. It does not state 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.

Child nursing and treatment

The nurse assesses children, plans care, gives prescribed treatment and monitors clinical measures and recovery.

• Deliver specialist nursing support to children.
• Assess each child and plan suitable nursing care.
• Give prescribed medicines and treatments and observe responses.
• Track vital signs, growth and clinical measures, reporting unusual findings.

Procedures and family guidance

The role supports children before and after operations, during emergencies and through coordinated clinical care, while guiding caregivers.

• Provide nursing support before and after paediatric operations.
• Assist with urgent care and resuscitation for critically ill children.
• Join multidisciplinary rounds and coordinated patient care.
• Counsel parents, guardians and caregivers on health matters.

Safety and staff development

The nurse applies infection controls, guides junior staff and students, and contributes to audits, improvement and continuing learning.

• Apply infection prevention measures in the Paediatric Unit.
• Guide and mentor junior nurses and students.
• Take part in audits, quality improvement and continuing professional learning.

Records and supplies

The role maintains clinical documentation, accounts for paediatric equipment, medicines and supplies, and handles supervisory assignments.

• Maintain accurate nursing records and reports.
• Account for paediatric equipment, supplies and medicines.
• Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised university or institution.
• Certificate in Paediatric 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

• Paediatric nursing: Provide specialised nursing care to paediatric patients.
• Clinical monitoring: Monitor vital signs, growth and other clinical parameters and report abnormalities.
• Emergency response: Participate in emergency care and resuscitation of critically ill children.
• Infection prevention: Observe infection-prevention and control measures in the Paediatric Unit.

Soft Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills: The e-Recruitment record lists good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Counselling and team building: The e-Recruitment record also names counselling and team-building skills.
• Caregiver support: Provide health education and counselling to parents, guardians and caregivers.

No pay figure is given for this Nursing Officer Paediatrics 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 specialised nursing care to children at Mubende RRH.
• Monitor paediatric vital signs, growth and clinical progress.
• Support emergency care and resuscitation of critically ill children.
• Educate parents and caregivers on the care and treatment of children.
• Take part in multidisciplinary rounds and patient management.
• Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement in paediatric nursing.

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