Associate Consultant (Ophthalmology)

Location: Kampala District

Hiring Firm: Health Service Commission.

Type: fulltime

Created Date: 2026-03-02

Deadline: 2026-03-27

Job Description:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts tenable at the regional Referral Hospitals (MoH-RRH), Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH), Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital (BNRMH), Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH), Kawempe Referral Hospital, Kiruddu Referral Hospital, Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) and Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).

The Applications should have been filled ON-LINE at https://hscers.ug and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission, not later than 17th March, 2026.

1. Applicants are advised to:

• a) Complete SF 3 and keep it for future reference.
• b) Secure a scanned passport size photograph (JPEG format).
• c) Scan and attach only the relevant documents.
• d) Create an email address in case you do not have one.

2. Required Documents include the following:

• a) Academic and professional Certificates (UCE, UACE, academic transcripts and Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Fellowships)
• b) Evidence of training in specialized areas where applicable.
• c) Letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion where applicable
• d) Registration certificates and valid practicing licenses for Health Workers who are required by law to register with relevant professional councils.
• e) National and current Institutional Identity Cards
• f) Attached documents should not exceed 1MB.

Required Experience: 1-2 YEARS

How to apply:

• a) Visit the eRS website https://hscers.ug OR Mobile App: HSC E-Recrultment on Google Playstore
• b) Study the information about the Advert.
• c) Click Register Now to create an Account
• d) View the jobs by clicking Simple Search to find the job you would like to apply for.
• e) Select one job of your choice, click APPLY NOW, apply and upload all relevant documents and click save application
• f) At the end of the application process, click SUBMIT in order to submit your application

Detailed guidance on how to apply is provided on both the e-Recruitment system and Health service commission website https://hsc.go.ug

4. It is emphasized that:

• a) The application should have been completed and submitted ONLINE.
• b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• c) Shortlisted candidates shall, where applicable, be required to bring their original certificates, letters of appointment, three copies of completed PSF 3, Registration Certificates and Valid Practicing Licenses and evidence of active service, at the oral interview.
• d) Candidates who will present forged certificates and other documents shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action
• e) Health Workers who are on long-term training (one year and above, must not apply

5. In case of need, you are advised to seek help from the Health Service Commission which will respond to inquiries by telephone on 0414-254378 or 0414-348501, or email at ers.help@hsc.go.ug. In addition, you may seek help from the Ministry of Health or the nearest Regional Referral Hospital Human Resource Unit.