Epidemiologist
Uganda Heart Institute
Location
Kampala
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
mid
Deadline
November 11, 2026
Category
Other
Job Description
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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.
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.
How to Apply
UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. 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 [email protected]. 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.
