Associate Consultant - Adult Cardiovascular Surgery

About the role

The Uganda Heart Institute is recruiting an Associate Consultant in Adult Cardiovascular Surgery in Kampala. The consultant provides specialist care to adult patients needing cardiovascular surgical intervention, covering accurate diagnosis, perioperative management, surgical treatment and post-operative follow-up, with the aim of optimal patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions and conduct cardiac surgeries.
• Implement patient care management plans.
• Conduct ward rounds and clinics in the specialty area.
• Participate in training programmes for all health professionals.
• Supervise medical officers, interns and trainees.
• Identify the department's procurement needs for equipment, drugs and other logistics.
• Prepare departmental work plans, budgets and reports, and prepare duty rosters.
• Evaluate the performance of subordinates, give constructive feedback and support their growth.

Required profile

• MB.Ch.B. degree or its equivalent from a recognised university.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Surgery from a recognised university.
• Fellowship completed in cardiovascular surgery.
• Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and holds a valid practicing licence.
• At least three years of working experience at Medical Officer level.