SCHOOL DOCTOR

POSITION: SCHOOL DOCTOR (01) – RE-ADVERTISED

REPORTS TO

School Secretary

SALARY SCALE: PU4

PROFILE FOR THE POSITION OF SCHOOL DOCTOR

The School Doctor shall:

a) Serve as the Head of the School Health Services Centre, 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.

b) Provide clinical and strategic leadership for institutional health services, ensuring compliance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (Cap. 262), the Public Service standing orders, the ministry of health guidelines, and the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council regulations.

c) Advise the School Secretary, Principal, and Management on institutional health policies, occupational health, disease

prevention, and emergency preparedness, supporting student and staff wellbeing.

d) Ensure that the School Health Services Centre operates to the highest standards of medical ethics, patient safety, and service

quality aligned with both national health frameworks and international best practices for university health services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The School Doctor shall be responsible for:

1. Planning, organizing, and supervising the delivery of comprehensive medical services within the School Health Services Centre, including preventive, promotive, and curative care

2. Providing medical diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referrals, in line with national treatment guidelines and professional standards

3. Developing and implementing institutional health policies, protocols, and emergency preparedness plans, aligned with Ministry of Health and MUBS requirements.

4. Promoting public health and wellness programmes for students and staff, including disease prevention. mental health, reproductive health, and health education.

5. Supervising and appraising medical, nursing, and support staff, ensuring professionalism, competence, and continuous professional development.

6. Ensuring compliance with occupational health, infection prevention, and environmental health standards, in accordance with national laws and institutional policy.

7. Maintaining proper medical records, health statistics, and reporting systems, and submitting periodic reports to the School Secretary and relevant Council Committees.

8. Advising Management on health trends. risks, and interventions, to support institutional resilence and wellbeing.

9. Coordinating with external health facilities, regulators, and development partners to strengthen referral networks and improve service delivery.

10. 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.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. A fully functional, efficient, and well-managed School Health Services Centre.
2. Timely and professional medical services provided to staff and students, including referrals where necessary.
3. Approved and implemented institutional health policies and emergency response plans.
4. Comprehensive public health and wellness programmes integrated into institutional life.
5. Accurate and timely health reports and statistics submitted to Management and Council.
6. Demonstrated compliance with national health regulations, patient safety standards, and medical ethics.
7. A professional, high-performing, and accountable health services team.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

1. Strong clinical competence and diagnostic ability, with the capacity to manage diverse medical conditions in an institutional setting.

2. High ethical standards, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality, in line with professional codes and the Leadership Code Act.

3. Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to the needs of students and staff.

4. Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary health team.

5. Commitment to public health, disease prevention, and wellness promotion, beyond curative medicine.

6. Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining patient trust.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Mandatory Requirements

1. An MBCh degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized institution.
2. A Master’s degree in Medicine in any clinical specialty (e.g., Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery) from a recognized university.
3. Full and current registration with a valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC)
4. 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).
5. Must have held a position of Clinical Head, Senior Medical Offiicer, or equivalent supervisory role in a health tacility.
6. A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) from the Uganda Revenue Authority.
7. Must be a citizen of Ugandan, minimum 35 years of age, with no record of professional misconduct or disciplinary sanction.

Added Advantage

1. Diploma or Certificate in Health Service Management: Health Systems Management.
2. Training in Reproductive Health / Family Planning /
3. Post-Abortion Care.

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

A five (5) year contract, renewable, subject to good performance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit their applications as one signed hard copy (in duplicate where required) or as one consolidated PDF (soft copy) comprising:

• A formal application letter addressed to the Chief, Human Resource.
• A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
• A copy of the applicant’s National Identification Card, birth certificate, or passport biodata page.
• Names and contact details of three referees (one academic, one professional, and one character). Confidential references may be requested at the shortlist stage.

Sealed applications, clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Application for the Position of [insert title of post as advertised]” and bearing the title of the post in the top right-hand corner of the envelope, must be forwarded to reach:

The Chief, Human Resource

Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Plot 21A, Old Portbell Road

P.O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda

Electronic applications should be submitted as one PDF document (maximum 10MB) to: hrd@mubs.ac.ug with the subject line:

Application for the Position of

Deadline for submission: 15th July 2026 by 5:00 p.m. East African Time (EAT).