Job Title: Senior ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Surgeon
Organisation: Norvik Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Norvik Group owns Norvik Enterprises Ltd, one of the leading Importers and distributors of pharmaceutical & medical products in Uganda and Norvik Hospital.
Job Summary: Norvik Multispecialty Hospital is seeking a Senior, experienced ENT Surgeon to lead and grow the Ear, Nose & Throat department. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and surgical ENT care, mentor junior clinical staff, and contribute to the establishment of ENT as a flagship specialty within the hospital’s growing multispecialty platform.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide outpatient consultation, diagnosis, and management of ENT conditions, including diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
- Perform a full range of ENT surgical procedures, including but not limited to tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery), myringotomy/grommet insertion, mastoidectomy, and head & neck surgeries.
- Manage emergency ENT presentations, including airway emergencies, epistaxis, foreign body removal, and trauma.
- Conduct pre-operative assessment, obtain informed consent, and provide post-operative care and follow-up.
- Collaborate with anesthesiology, audiology, radiology, and other specialty departments for integrated patient care.
- Supervise and mentor resident doctors, medical officers, and nursing staff assigned to the ENT department.
- Participate in the development of ENT clinical protocols, quality assurance initiatives, and patient safety programs.
- Support outreach, screening camps, and community health initiatives as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with hospital and regulatory documentation standards.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for ENT emergencies.
- Contribute to departmental growth planning, including equipment needs and service line development.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- MBChB with postgraduate specialization in Otorhinolaryngology (MS/MD/DNB ENT, or equivalent recognized qualification).
- Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical experience as a practicing ENT Surgeon, with demonstrated surgical volume and outcomes.
Experience
- Valid registration/license to practice with the relevant national medical council, and eligibility for registration with the Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
- Fellowship or additional sub-specialty training (e.g., Head & Neck Oncology, Otology, Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery) is an added advantage.
- Proven track record in independently performing major and minor ENT surgical procedures.
- Prior experience setting up or leading an ENT department/unit is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical and surgical acumen with sound decision-making under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient counselling and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Leadership ability to mentor junior staff and build departmental capability.
- Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
- Willingness to relocate to Kampala, Uganda, and adapt to a multicultural clinical environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 17th September 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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