Vacancy title:
Orthopaedic Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Healthcare, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026

Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ORTHOPEDIC OFFICER – 1 POSITION

Job Purpose

The Orthopedic Officer provides assessment and management of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions within their scope of practice.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
• Conduct relevant physical examinations.
• Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and other conditions within scope of practice.
• Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopaedic supports as trained and authorised.
• Assist with wound care and minor orthopaedic procedures.
• Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment.
• Recognise complications and refer appropriately.
• Provide patient education on injury care, rehabilitation, mobility, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Work with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain orthopaedic equipment and supplies.
• Follow infection prevention and safety procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised qualification in Orthopaedic Medicine/Orthopaedic Technology or relevant professional training.
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body where applicable.
• Valid practising licence where applicable.
• Relevant clinical experience is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.

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