School Doctor job at Makerere University Business School
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Jun-10
Location: Nakawa, Kampala
School Doctor 2026-06-09T10:15:14+00:00 Makerere University Business School https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1233/logo/Makerere%20University%20Business%20School%20(MUBS).jpg https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Nakawa Kampala 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Healthcare, Management, Education 2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00 8 Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is seeking a School Doctor to serve as the Head of the School Health Services Centre. This is a fully-fledged department under the Office of the School Secretary, responsible for the delivery of medical, preventive, and health promotion services to the MUBS community. The role requires providing clinical and strategic leadership for institutional health services, ensuring compliance with relevant acts, standing orders, and Ministry of Health guidelines. The School Doctor will advise School Management on institutional health policies, occupational health, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness, supporting student and staff wellbeing. The centre must operate to the highest standards of medical ethics, patient safety, and service quality, aligned with national health frameworks and international best practices for university health services. Responsibilities or duties The School Doctor shall be responsible for: - Planning, organizing, and supervising the delivery of comprehensive medical services within the School Health Services Centre, including preventive, promotive, and curative care.
- Providing medical diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referrals, in line with national treatment guidelines and professional standards.
- Developing and implementing institutional health policies, protocols, and emergency preparedness plans, aligned with Ministry of Health and MUBS requirements.
- Promoting public health and wellness programmes for students and staff, including disease prevention, mental health, reproductive health, and health education.
- Supervising and appraising medical, nursing, and support staff, ensuring professionalism, competence, and continuous professional development.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health, infection prevention, and environmental health standards, in accordance with national laws and institutional policy.
- Maintaining proper medical records, health statistics, and reporting systems, and submitting periodic reports to the School Secretary and relevant Council Committees.
- Advising Management on health trends, risks, and interventions, to support institutional resilience and wellbeing.
- Coordinating with external health facilities, regulators, and development partners to strengthen referral networks and improve service delivery.
- Carrying out any other professional or administrative duties as may be assigned by the School Secretary or Principal in furtherance of the School’s mandate.
Mandatory Requirements - An MBChB degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Medicine in any clinical specialty (e.g., Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery) from a recognized university.
- Full and current registration with a valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
- Must be a citizen of Ugandan, minimum 35 years of age, with no record of professional misconduct or disciplinary sanction.
Added Advantage - Diploma or Certificate in Health Service Management / Health Systems Management.
- Training in Reproductive Health / Family Planning / Post-Abortion Care.
Experience needed The applicant must have at least five (5) years working as a Medical Officer in an academic medical facility (university health centre, teaching hospital, or tertiary institution health service). Must have held a position of Clinical Head, Senior Medical Officer, or equivalent supervisory role in a health facility. Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes) KEY OUTPUTS - A fully functional, efficient, and well-managed School Health Services Centre.
- Timely and professional medical services provided to staff and students, including referrals where necessary.
- Approved and implemented institutional health policies and emergency response plans.
- Comprehensive public health and wellness programmes integrated into institutional life.
- Accurate and timely health reports and statistics submitted to Management and Council.
- Demonstrated compliance with national health regulations, patient safety standards, and medical ethics.
- A professional, high-performing, and accountable health services team.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES The successful candidate must demonstrate: - Strong clinical competence and diagnostic ability, with the capacity to manage diverse medical conditions in an institutional setting.
- High ethical standards, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality, in line with professional codes and the Leadership Code Act.
- Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to the needs of students and staff.
- Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary health team.
- Commitment to public health, disease prevention, and wellness promotion, beyond curative medicine.
- Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining patient trust.
A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) from the Uganda Revenue Authority. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: A five (5) year contract, renewable, subject to good performance. - Planning, organizing, and supervising the delivery of comprehensive medical services within the School Health Services Centre, including preventive, promotive, and curative care.
- Providing medical diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referrals, in line with national treatment guidelines and professional standards.
- Developing and implementing institutional health policies, protocols, and emergency preparedness plans, aligned with Ministry of Health and MUBS requirements.
- Promoting public health and wellness programmes for students and staff, including disease prevention, mental health, reproductive health, and health education.
- Supervising and appraising medical, nursing, and support staff, ensuring professionalism, competence, and continuous professional development.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health, infection prevention, and environmental health standards, in accordance with national laws and institutional policy.
- Maintaining proper medical records, health statistics, and reporting systems, and submitting periodic reports to the School Secretary and relevant Council Committees.
- Advising Management on health trends, risks, and interventions, to support institutional resilience and wellbeing.
- Coordinating with external health facilities, regulators, and development partners to strengthen referral networks and improve service delivery.
- Carrying out any other professional or administrative duties as may be assigned by the School Secretary or Principal in furtherance of the School’s mandate.
- Strong clinical competence and diagnostic ability
- High ethical standards, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality
- Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership and organizational skills
- Commitment to public health, disease prevention, and wellness promotion
- Resilience, sound judgment, and ability to perform under pressure
- An MBChB degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Medicine in any clinical specialty (e.g., Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery) from a recognized university.
- Full and current registration with a valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
- At least five (5) years working as a Medical Officer in an academic medical facility (university health centre, teaching hospital, or tertiary institution health service).
- Held a position of Clinical Head, Senior Medical Officer, or equivalent supervisory role in a health facility.
- A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) from the Uganda Revenue Authority.
- Must be a citizen of Ugandan, minimum 35 years of age, with no record of professional misconduct or disciplinary sanction.
- Diploma or Certificate in Health Service Management / Health Systems Management (Added Advantage).
- Training in Reproductive Health / Family Planning / Post-Abortion Care (Added Advantage).
JOB-6a27e7b2c838d Vacancy title:
School Doctor Jobs at:
Makerere University Business School Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 15 2026 Duty Station:
Nakawa | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is seeking a School Doctor to serve as the Head of the School Health Services Centre. This is a fully-fledged department under the Office of the School Secretary, responsible for the delivery of medical, preventive, and health promotion services to the MUBS community. The role requires providing clinical and strategic leadership for institutional health services, ensuring compliance with relevant acts, standing orders, and Ministry of Health guidelines. The School Doctor will advise School Management on institutional health policies, occupational health, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness, supporting student and staff wellbeing. The centre must operate to the highest standards of medical ethics, patient safety, and service quality, aligned with national health frameworks and international best practices for university health services. Responsibilities or duties The School Doctor shall be responsible for: - Planning, organizing, and supervising the delivery of comprehensive medical services within the School Health Services Centre, including preventive, promotive, and curative care.
- Providing medical diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referrals, in line with national treatment guidelines and professional standards.
- Developing and implementing institutional health policies, protocols, and emergency preparedness plans, aligned with Ministry of Health and MUBS requirements.
- Promoting public health and wellness programmes for students and staff, including disease prevention, mental health, reproductive health, and health education.
- Supervising and appraising medical, nursing, and support staff, ensuring professionalism, competence, and continuous professional development.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health, infection prevention, and environmental health standards, in accordance with national laws and institutional policy.
- Maintaining proper medical records, health statistics, and reporting systems, and submitting periodic reports to the School Secretary and relevant Council Committees.
- Advising Management on health trends, risks, and interventions, to support institutional resilience and wellbeing.
- Coordinating with external health facilities, regulators, and development partners to strengthen referral networks and improve service delivery.
- Carrying out any other professional or administrative duties as may be assigned by the School Secretary or Principal in furtherance of the School’s mandate.
Mandatory Requirements - An MBChB degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Medicine in any clinical specialty (e.g., Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery) from a recognized university.
- Full and current registration with a valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
- Must be a citizen of Ugandan, minimum 35 years of age, with no record of professional misconduct or disciplinary sanction.
Added Advantage - Diploma or Certificate in Health Service Management / Health Systems Management.
- Training in Reproductive Health / Family Planning / Post-Abortion Care.
Experience needed The applicant must have at least five (5) years working as a Medical Officer in an academic medical facility (university health centre, teaching hospital, or tertiary institution health service). Must have held a position of Clinical Head, Senior Medical Officer, or equivalent supervisory role in a health facility. Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes) KEY OUTPUTS - A fully functional, efficient, and well-managed School Health Services Centre.
- Timely and professional medical services provided to staff and students, including referrals where necessary.
- Approved and implemented institutional health policies and emergency response plans.
- Comprehensive public health and wellness programmes integrated into institutional life.
- Accurate and timely health reports and statistics submitted to Management and Council.
- Demonstrated compliance with national health regulations, patient safety standards, and medical ethics.
- A professional, high-performing, and accountable health services team.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES The successful candidate must demonstrate: - Strong clinical competence and diagnostic ability, with the capacity to manage diverse medical conditions in an institutional setting.
- High ethical standards, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality, in line with professional codes and the Leadership Code Act.
- Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to the needs of students and staff.
- Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary health team.
- Commitment to public health, disease prevention, and wellness promotion, beyond curative medicine.
- Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining patient trust.
A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) from the Uganda Revenue Authority. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: A five (5) year contract, renewable, subject to good performance. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure
Deadline for submission: 15th July 2026 by 5:00 p.m. East African Time (EAT). Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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