Specialist Medical Officer of Infectious Disease
International Specialized Hospital of UgandaUganda
Posted December 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The International Specialized Hospital of Uganda (ISHU) is a cutting‑edge medical facility located in Lubowa, approximately 13 km from Kampala along the Entebbe road. The hospital is dedicated to delivering highly specialized clinical care while simultaneously advancing medical research and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Operated as a public‑private partnership between the Ugandan government and the Ministry of Health, ISHU blends public accountability with private sector efficiency. With construction underway, the hospital is poised to become a regional leader in specialty medicine, offering advanced diagnostics, treatment, and academic collaboration.
Job Description
The Specialist Medical Officer will be involved in the care of patients within the ward, perform guard shifts, and take part in work shifts in OPD Clinics. They must be skilled in conducting physical examinations, taking patient medical histories, and interpreting diagnostic test results. They will also coordinate patient care with other specialists within ISHU and minimize the risk of infections in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control Service and Quality & Safety Department.
Requirements
- MB.Ch.B. or its equivalent from a recognized University
- M.Med. in Infectious Disease (or Tropical Medicine)
- Registration with the Ugandan Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
- At least three (3) years of work experience in Infectious Diseases in a general, regional referral or national referral hospital