Vacancy title:
Dental Surgeon

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Makerere University
Makerere University jobs in Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

Administering, maintaining, and expanding dental services in University Hospital

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures;
• Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this;
• Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases
• Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care;
• Records care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. Complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or documents as required;
• Dental Implant case diagnosis, treatment and long term follow up;
• Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases;
• Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care;
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and methods; update staff on new practices and procedure;
• Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Required Qualifications
• Masters of Dental Surgery degree;
• Bachelors of Dental Surgery degree;
• Registration and licensure by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners council;
• Valid practicing License.
• Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in dental practice.
• Tenure of Appointment
• 4-year contract
• Age Limit
• APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
• Remuneration
• PU6.2

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

Click Here to Apply Now

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms) Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.Α.Τ

NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 4.0 AND ABOVE EXCEPT FOR APPLICANTS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF PSYCHIATRY WHO SHOULD HAVE A COPA OF 3.60 AND ABOVE. APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION