Associate Consultant - Paediatric Cardiology

Uganda Heart Institute

Location: Kampala, Uganda Category: Administration & HR Employment Type: Full-time Status: Open & Active

To provide specialized paediatric cardiac care to infants and children with cardiovascular conditions through accurate diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing follow-up, with the aim of improving cardiovascular health outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. Conduct ward rounds in the specialty area. Participate in training programmes for health professionals in Paediatric Cardiology. Supervise medical officers, interns, and trainees. Identify procurement needs of the department for equipment, drugs, and other logistics. Participate in preparation of departmental workplans, budgets, and reports. Prepare duty rosters. Person/Job Specifications: MB.Ch.B. or equivalent from a recognized university. Master of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent from a recognized university. Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology or a Master's in Paediatric Cardiology from a recognized institution. Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council. Valid practicing license. Experience: Working experience of at least three (3) years at a Medical Officer level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions.
  • Conduct ward rounds in the specialty area.
  • Participate in training programmes for health professionals in Paediatric Cardiology.
  • Supervise medical officers, interns, and trainees.
  • Identify procurement needs of the department for equipment, drugs, and other logistics.
  • Participate in preparation of departmental workplans, budgets, and reports.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • MB.Ch.B. or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Master of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology or a Master's in Paediatric Cardiology from a recognized institution.
  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
  • Valid practicing license.
  • Working experience of at least three (3) years at a Medical Officer level.
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