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Principal Psychiatric Clinical 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 Psychiatric Clinical Officer - 1 Posts

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - Butabika NRMH

Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Associate Consultant (Psychiatry)

Qualifications: i. Diploma in Mental Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. ii. Diploma in Management OR Administration OR its equivalent from a recognized institution. Experience At least three (6) years’ working experience of which three (3) should be at the level of Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer in Government. Other

Requirements

Good communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

Duties and

Responsibilities

a) Treat and manage Mental Health patients b) Refer complicated cases c) Conduct health education among patients d) Ensure quality assurance in clinical work e) Initiate and participate in research activities f) Impart knowledge and skills to students and staff g) Participate in planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating clinical work h) Manage and account for allocated resources i) Promote observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics j) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Salary disclosed: U3

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