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Epidemiologist

Uganda Heart Institute · Kampala

Salary scale UHI 4 MED-1

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Full-time · Mid level · Healthcare · Posted 7 days ago

Reports to: Senior Epidemiologist

About the role

To support the implementation of policies and plans on epidemic and disaster preparedness and control by carrying out investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of the cardiac related diseases.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Investigations and respond to disease epidemics
  • Participate in surveillance activities and disseminate epidemiologic findings.
  • Participate in the epidemiologic studies and urgent outbreak investigations.
  • Performs statistical analyses of investigations.
  • Participate in the design, management, and use of surveillance systems.
  • Supervise data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of epidemic prone diseases.
  • Participate in the design of instruments for the collection of surveillance information and data.
  • Training teams on epidemic preparedness, control and surveillance
  • Implement new surveillance systems.

Requirements

  • MBChB or a Degree in Epidemiology or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Master’s degree with a focus in epidemiology or any other related field will be an added advantage.
  • Two (2) years of relevant working experience in epidemiology in a public health organization at national level or multinational Organization.

How to apply

Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O. Level Certificates, A. level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email erecruitment@uhi.go.ug. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.

Full-time mid-level Healthcare role at Uganda Heart Institute in Kampala, Uganda. Salary: Salary scale UHI 4 MED-1.

Posted 25 Oct 2026 · Last updated 31 Oct 2026 · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Job ID 12

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