Vacancy title:
Nutritionist (Dietician)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 11 2026

Duty Station:
Mulago – Kampala | Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act CAP 258 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda. UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services.

Job Purpose

To Provide Nutrition services and guidance to patients and the Institute.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' nutritional needs in relationship to their medical conditions, their nutrient requirements while relating it with their medication.
• Sensitize patients and clients especially in Out Patient department (OPD) in the area of Nutrition and CVDs (Prevention and Management)
• Discuss the nutrition and eating habits with the patients admitted that may be helpful in their treatment and management
• Adjust dietary plans as required depending on the prognosis and as per the clinician recommendations while working with the senior Clinical Nutritionist.
• Discuss, and consult with Principal Clinical Nutritionist and Senior Clinical Nutritionist on how to best manage a patient nutritionally
• Screen and assess patients for the nutritional risks and needs (anthropometry, Clinical, Dietary, and Biomedical assessment)
• Attend to consultations from outpatients regarding their cardiac nutrition requirements in liaison with Senior Clinical Nutritionist.
• Conduct outreaches wherever scheduled and called upon to sensitize the public about using nutrition to prevent CVDs
• Perform any other duties as may be required by supervisor

Person/ Job Specifications

• A bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Human Nutrition or Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition, or Food Science and Nutrition or Nutritional Sciences from a recognized University/ College/ Institute OR A bachelor's degree in Food science and Technology or Food Processing Technology

Experience

One (1) year of experience working with in a hospital setting or any other health care provider.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O Level Certificates, A level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the

Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute,
P.O. Box 37392, Kampala.

Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment mail. Applications which will be submitted or mailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other mail addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.

This job advertisement can also be downloaded from the UHI website: www.uhi.go.ug

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