Consultant (Radiology)

• PositionConsultant (Radiology)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationMulago, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeNot stated in the advert.
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryPublic hospital radiology 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 (Radiology) is based at Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital and reports to the Senior Consultant (Radiology). The post treats and manages medical conditions through specialist radiology procedures and supports the efficient management of radiology services at the hospital and its catchment area. The consultant also provides professional advice to Government and the institution.

The role supervises and mentors associate consultants, medical officers and other health professionals, trains interns, coordinates professional development and conducts operational research. It includes outreach, procurement advice for radiology services, periodic reporting and professional ethics. The advert requires an MBChB and Master of Medicine in Radiology or equivalent, with six years as a specialist including three years at Associate Consultant level. The advert lists two posts on 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.

Radiology service delivery

Support oversight of radiology services across the hospital and catchment area, while delivering specialist clinical care and procedures.

• Help the Senior Consultant oversee radiology services for the hospital and catchment area.
• Manage medical conditions and provide specialist radiology procedures.
• Deliver radiology outreach services.

Clinical team supervision

Support clinical colleagues with supervision and arrange learning for the medical team and interns.

• Guide Medical Officers and Associate Consultants, along with other Health Professionals, in their work.
• Arrange supervised training for health professionals.
• Train and oversee Intern Doctors.

Research and professional guidance

Conduct radiology research, advise Government and the institution, and encourage professional standards among supervised staff.

• Plan and carry out operational research in Radiology.
• Advise Government and the institution on radiology matters.
• Promote ethical and professional conduct among supervised staff.

Resources and reporting

Advise on service equipment and supplies, and provide periodic reports on radiology work.

• Advise on purchasing equipment, drugs and other radiology supplies.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Required Education

• MBChB degree or equivalent from a recognised university or institution.
• Master of Medicine degree in Radiology 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 (Radiology) 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

• Specialist radiology: Treat and manage conditions and perform specialist clinical procedures in Radiology.
• Clinical service management: Support efficient delivery of radiology services at the hospital and catchment area.
• Research and outreach: Plan operational research and conduct outreach services in the specialty.
• Team supervision: Supervise and mentor health professionals and coordinate training and CPD.

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 radiology care at Mulago SWNH.
• Support management of radiology services at the hospital and catchment area.
• Supervise, mentor and train health professionals and interns.
• Contribute to operational research and outreach.
• Provide technical advice on radiology services and procurement needs.
• Prepare periodic service reports and support professional standards.

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