Locum Medical Officer
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Deadline: 19 November 2026
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) |
| Location | Mulago ISS Clinic, Kampala, Uganda |
| Appointment | Locum |
| Category | Health Programmes |
| Experience | 3 years in a busy clinical setting |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Deadline |
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive clinical care and antiretroviral treatment to patients living with HIV.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess patients, prescribe treatment and initiate appropriate ART under Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Monitor adherence, toxicities and investigations; manage comorbidities and arrange referrals.
- Maintain clinical records, mentor clinic staff and participate in continuing medical education.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- MBChB from a recognised institution and a valid practising licence.
- At least three years in a busy clinical setting; HIV-clinic experience advantageous.
- Leadership, analytical and organisational skills. Immediate start is stated.
Application procedure
Email one PDF, not exceeding 25 MB, containing your cover letter, CV and academic documents, plus names and contact details of three referees including your immediate supervisor, to recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug. Address it to The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program and clearly state the position applied for in the email subject. Submit by 19 November 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EAT. Recruitment is rolling; only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If there is no response by 15 December 2026, consider the application unsuccessful.
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How to Prepare a Strong Application
- Use Locum Medical Officer as the email subject.
- Check that your combined PDF is below 25 MB and includes all three referees.
- Give a specific example of protecting patient confidentiality while providing quality services.
