Consultant (General Psychiatry)

• PositionConsultant (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 Consultant (General Psychiatry) is based at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital and reports to the Senior Consultant (Psychiatry). The consultant treats and manages psychiatric conditions, performs specialist procedures and helps ensure efficient, effective services at the hospital and catchment area. The post provides professional advice to Government and the hospital and supports national outreach.

The role supervises and mentors associate consultants, medical officers and other health professionals, plans training and continuing professional development, and conducts operational research. It also advises on equipment and medicines procurement, promotes professional ethics and submits periodic reports. Applicants need an MBChB and Master of Medicine in Psychiatry, plus six years as a specialist including three years at Associate 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.

Psychiatry service leadership

Advise public and hospital leaders, support the senior consultant, and help maintain psychiatric services for hospital patients and the surrounding catchment area.

• Guide Government and hospital teams on psychiatric practice.
• Deliver psychiatric outreach across the country.
• Help the Senior Consultant oversee psychiatric services for the hospital and its catchment area.

Specialist patient care

Assess and manage people with psychiatric and related medical needs, including specialist clinical interventions within the consultant role.

• Manage psychiatric and related medical conditions, using specialist clinical interventions where needed.

Staff training and supervision

Support clinical colleagues through supervision, mentoring and organised learning, including ongoing professional development in psychiatry.

• Support Medical Officers and Associate Consultants, alongside other Health Professionals, through guidance and oversight.
• Arrange supervised training opportunities for health professionals.
• Coordinate Continuing Professional Development in psychiatry.

Research ethics and reporting

Develop specialty research, uphold professional standards, and provide periodic written updates on the work carried out.

• Plan and carry out operational research in psychiatry.
• Promote ethical conduct and adherence to professional standards.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports.
• Undertake other responsibilities when assigned.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) 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 six years as a Specialist, including three years at the level of Associate Consultant (Psychiatry) 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

• Psychiatric specialist care: Treat and manage psychiatric conditions and perform specialist clinical procedures.
• Service support: Assist with effective psychiatric-service management at the hospital and catchment area.
• Clinical training: Plan training and continuing professional development for health professionals.
• Research and outreach: Conduct operational research and national outreach in Psychiatry.

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 psychiatric care at Butabika.
• Support the Senior Consultant in managing psychiatric services.
• Supervise and mentor medical and health professionals.
• Coordinate training and continuing professional development.
• Conduct operational research and national outreach.
• Advise on resource requirements for psychiatric services.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for 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.