Medical Social worker - Arua
2026-02-24T06:38:11+00:00
Health Service Commission
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Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Civil & Government
2026-03-17T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
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 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).
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
The Applications should have been filled ON-LINE and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission not later than 17th March, 2026.
Applicants are advised to:
- a) Complete PSF 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.
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.
When uploading, priority should be given to only the required documents as per the Job Specifications. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to present additional relevant documents during Oral Interviews.
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.
The Hubs are housed at Regional Referral Hospitals and can be accessed for application purposes. These include: Arua, Yumbe, Gulu, Lira, Hoima, Kabale, Kayunga, Mbarara, Masaka, Jinja, Mbale, Moroto, Soroti, Mubende and Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospitals.
All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.
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Vacancy title:
Medical Social worker - Arua
Jobs at:
Health Service Commission
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 17 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
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 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).
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
The Applications should have been filled ON-LINE and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission not later than 17th March, 2026.
Applicants are advised to:
- a) Complete PSF 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.
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.
When uploading, priority should be given to only the required documents as per the Job Specifications. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to present additional relevant documents during Oral Interviews.
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.
The Hubs are housed at Regional Referral Hospitals and can be accessed for application purposes. These include: Arua, Yumbe, Gulu, Lira, Hoima, Kabale, Kayunga, Mbarara, Masaka, Jinja, Mbale, Moroto, Soroti, Mubende and Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospitals.
All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Application Process
a) Visit the eRS website:Â OR Mobile App: HSC E-Recruitment 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: Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now
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.
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.