The 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.
In line with its mandate and in order to operationalize the UCI Main, Kampala
together with the UCI Regional Cancer Centers in Gulu and Mbarara, applications
are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions listed below.
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 not later than 24th November, 2025.
Comprehensive job descriptions and person specifications fora) MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized
University or Institution;
b) A Master of Medicine Degree in Obstetrics &
Gynaecology or its equivalent from a recognized
University or Institution; Subspecialization/Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology
or undergoing a Fellowship training in Gynaecologic
Oncology
c) Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental
Practitioners Council.
5.Key competencies
required for the post:
Duties Responsibilities:

d) A valid practicing license
e) At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Medical Officer level in government or an equivalent level
from a reputable organization
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; Basic life support skills;
Experience providing medical services; Counselling skills;
Customer focused with ability to decipher customer
expectations.
The incumbent will be responsible to Consultant (Gynaecology) for performing the following duties:
1. Responsible for ensuring efficient management of services in his/her specialization at the Institute and the catchment area.
2. Supervise and mentor Senior House Officers, Medical Officers, Interns and other Health Professionals under him/her.
3. Plan and coordinate training programmes of Health Professionals under him/her.
4. Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in his/her specialty, for Health professionals at the Institute and the catchment
area.
5. Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialization to Government and the
Institute.
6. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.