Job Title: Associate Consultant – Pediatric Oncology
Organisation: Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reference: UCI/MBRA/EXT/ADV/02/2025/02
About Organisation:
Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health, established by the Uganda Cancer Institute Act, 2016. The Act mandates the Institute to manage and coordinate cancer care and cancer-related conditions across the country. UCI’s core functions include cancer treatment, prevention, research, and training in fields such as Oncology, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Imaging and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and other related specialties.
Job Summary: To manage the delivery of effective Paediatric Oncology and Haematology services in the Institute.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to Consultant for performing the following duties: –
- Responsible for ensuring efficient management of services in his/her specialization at the Institute and the catchment area.
- Supervise and mentor Senior House Officers, Medical Officers, Interns and other Health Professionals under him/her.
- Plan and coordinate training programmes of Health Professionals under him/her.
- Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in his/her specialty, for Health professionals at the Institute and the catchment area.
- Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialization to Government and the Institute.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
- A Master of Medicine Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
- Must have completed or be willing to undertake training in pediatric oncology and haematology
- Must be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners council
- Key competencies required for the post: The incumbent should have competences in: Planning, organizing and coordinating; Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Change Management; Coaching and mentoring; Effective communication; Knowledge management; Ethics and Integrity; Leadership; Team work and Time management; Report writing skills; Research; ICT; Experience providing medical services; Counselling Skills; Customer focused with ability to decipher customer expectations.
How to Apply:
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Uganda Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 3935, Kampala, and must include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact information of three referees. Completed applications should be submitted to the UCI Central Registry
Deadline: 24th November, 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required