Associate Consultant - Cardiac Anaesthesia (2 Posts)

Description (Public)

Uganda Heart Institute is recruiting for the post of Associate Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia (salary scale UHI 2 MED-1; number of posts: 2), reporting to the Consultant – Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia. To provide comprehensive perioperative anesthetic care to patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anaesthetic management, and postoperative care, ensuring patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes. This is a full-time position at the Institute headquarters in Mulago, Kampala.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Implement patient care management plans
Conduct ward rounds in the specialty area
Participate in training programmes for all health professionals
Supervise medical officers, interns and trainees
Identify procurement needs of the department for equipment, drugs and other logistics.
Prepare departmental workplans, budgets and reports.
Prepare duty rosters.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

MB.CHB from a recognized University/Institution
Master of Medicine degree in Anesthesia or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
Fellowshio or equivalent in Cardiac Anaesthesia
Should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Must possess a valid practicing license
Should have a good working experience of at least three (3) years as General Anaesthesiologist.

Skills & Competencies:

Specialist clinical expertise in the relevant discipline
Teaching, supervision and mentorship skills
Research and continuous professional development
Leadership, communication and teamwork

How to Apply

About Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by The Uganda Heart Institute Act 2016 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.