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Principal Orthopedic Officer

Government of Uganda

UgandaManager · Not statedCloses Monday, 16 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 14 Nov 2026
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Duty station(s): Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Uganda.

Salary scale: U3.

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Post: Principal Orthopedic Officer - 1 Post

Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NRMH

Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Associate Consultant (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Qualifications: i. Diploma in Orthopedics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. ii. Diploma in Management or Administration or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Experience: At least six (6) years’ working experience, three (3) of which should be as Senior

Orthopaedic Officer in Government. Other

Requirements

Demonstrate good leadership qualities and integrity. Duties and

Responsibilities

i) Participate in clinical work and ensure proper management of patients. j) Liaise with Ward/Theatre management in pre-operative, operative and post operative patient care.

k) Supervise and coordinate Orthopaedic activities in the Hospital. l) Ensure that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained. m) Participate in planning and budgeting for the Orthopaedic Unit and account for allocated resources. n) Conduct operational research and develop appropriate technologies. o) Prepare Orthopaedic reports for the Orthopaedic Unit. p) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Page 41 of 62

Salary disclosed: U3

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