Vacancy title:
Patient Carer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Personal Care & Services]

Jobs at:
Te-Kworo Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 20 2026

Duty Station:
Agago District, Northern Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Te-Kworo Foundation (TKF) invites applications for the positions below at Sonic Kworo Hospital, opening in Agago District, Northern Uganda

Responsibilities or duties

Provides direct non-clinical care and welfare support to admitted mothers and newborns, assisting nursing staff with comfort, hygiene, feeding support, and patient orientation. The Patient Carer role reduces ward congestion and enables clinical staff to focus on clinical care.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) minimum
• Caring, compassionate character; ability to work with vulnerable mothers and newborns
• Willingness to follow nursing and ward protocols at all times (full training provided)
• Ability to perform physical care tasks: lifting, positioning, and assisting with hygiene
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work shifts including nights and weekends
• Luo required; basic English literacy required

Experience needed

Not specified

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

All positions are full-time, renewable contracts governed by the Uganda Employment Act 2006.

Te-Kworo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from Northern Uganda are especially encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Send the following by 20 May 2026 in pdf format:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages): motivation, relevant experience, commitment to rural Northern Uganda
• Detailed CV with full employment history, qualifications, and professional licence numbers and expiry dates
• Copies of academic certificates and professional practising licences (clinical positions)
• Three professional references with contact details

Mail subject: [Position Title] – [Your Name] e.g. “Patient Carer – Ms. Grace Auma”

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