Senior Orthopaedic Officer

• PositionSenior Orthopaedic Officer
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationMulago, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryGovernment hospital and orthopaedic care
• DepartmentNot stated in the advert.
• DeadlineNot later than 16th November 2026

The Health Service Commission is a constitutional body established to address human-resource needs in Uganda’s health service. It advises Government on health-worker matters and administers appointments, confirmation, promotion and related employment decisions for workers under its jurisdiction.

Its remit covers the Ministry of Health, National and Regional Referral Hospitals and other public health institutions. The Commission also supports local government service commissions with guidance and technical support on health-workforce management.

The Senior Orthopaedic Officer is based at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. The post examines and manages patients with orthopaedic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and congenital or acquired deformities within the officer’s professional scope, and undertakes orthopaedic procedures or assists in surgery in line with approved protocols.

The officer supports fracture management, wound care, traction, casting and follow-up, identifies complications for referral and provides patient and caregiver education. The role collaborates with medical officers, orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and other professionals. It also supports junior staff and students, clinical records, audits, quality improvement, research and equipment stewardship. The post requires a Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine and three years of relevant government experience. Patient and caregiver guidance, follow-up and rehabilitation sit alongside the unit’s records, equipment and multidisciplinary responsibilities.

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.

Assessment and treatment

Assess and manage orthopaedic conditions within professional scope, carrying out approved procedures and assisting with surgery.

• Assess and treat orthopaedic injuries, musculoskeletal problems and congenital or acquired deformities within authorised competence.
• Carry out orthopaedic procedures and assist surgery under approved protocols and professional limits.
• Apply or remove casts, splints, braces and other appropriate orthopaedic appliances.
• Take part in fracture care, wound treatment, traction and other authorised interventions.

Recovery and patient advice

Review progress and outcomes, arrange continuing care and refer complications that need more specialised attention.

• Review progress and treatment results, arranging follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Recognise complications, respond within scope and refer cases needing higher specialist input.
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, following treatment, recovery and appliance use.

Supervision and teamwork

Guide junior staff and students while collaborating with relevant clinicians and allied health colleagues on patient care.

• Supervise and mentor junior orthopaedic staff and students in the unit.
• Coordinate patient care with medical officers, surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and other relevant professionals.

Records and improvement

Keep clinical information accurate, contribute to service learning and maintain equipment and supplies for safe use.

• Keep clinical notes, registers, patient figures and periodic reports accurate.
• Join clinical audits, quality improvement, research and continuing professional learning.
• Use and maintain orthopaedic equipment, instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Complete other duties related to the role when assigned.

Required Education

• Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine from a recognised institution.

Work Experience

• At least three years of working experience as an Orthopaedic Officer in Government.

Additional Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applications are submitted online through the HSC e-Recruitment System. Applicants should upload only the documents relevant to the post, with each attachment not exceeding 1 MB.
• Health workers on long-term training of one year or more must not apply.

Technical Skills

• Orthopaedic patient management: Assess and manage orthopaedic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and deformities within the professional scope.
• Orthopaedic procedures: Undertake procedures and assist with surgery, fracture management, wound care, traction and appliances under approved protocols.
• Clinical follow-up: Monitor progress, assess outcomes, plan follow-up and rehabilitation, and refer complications requiring specialist care.
• Clinical records and quality: Maintain records and participate in audits, quality improvement, research and continuing professional development.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Good communication skills are specified in the vacancy record.
• Interpersonal skills: Good interpersonal skills are specified in the vacancy record.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: The duties require collaboration with medical officers, surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and other health professionals.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Provide senior orthopaedic care at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
• Manage injuries and musculoskeletal conditions within the stated professional scope.
• Contribute to fracture management, wound care, traction and orthopaedic procedures.
• Support rehabilitation, follow-up, patient and caregiver education, and referral.
• Work with a named multidisciplinary group of medical and allied-health professionals.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, research and equipment stewardship.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for Senior Orthopaedic Officer, select the post and submit the online application with the documents requested for that post. Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts. Applications must be received not later than 16th 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.
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