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 for
To participate in provision of curative and preventive
health care services at the Institute.
a) Must have an MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
b) Must be registered and licensed with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
c) Must have a valid Annual Practicing License.
d) Must be willing to undergo specialist training in Oncology
Key competencies required for the post:
Duties Responsibilities:
The incumbent should have competences in: Planning,
organizing and coordinating; Information
Communication Technology; Report writing, Ethics and
Integrity; Concern for quality standard; Public Relations
and Customer care and Teamwork; 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 Associate Consultant for performing the following duties: –
1. Participating in planning and budgeting activities.
2. Diagnosing, treating and referring patients.
3. Accounting for allocated resources.
4. Participating in outreach Health programs
5. Participating in research activities.
6. Participating in continued professional
development.
7. Adhering to professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
8. Compiling and submitting reports.
