Specialist Physician
| Location | Gulu, Uganda |
| Date Posted | June 22, 2026 |
| Category | Health Care / Medical |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Job Information
Job Title Specialist Physician
Department Internal Medicine – St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
Reports To Medical Director
Supervises Post graduate students, MOs, Interns, Nurses, Students
B. Job Purpose
To provide high-quality specialist medical care in Internal Medicine through the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adult patients in a high-volume hospital setting. The Specialist in Internal Medicine will ensure evidence-based clinical practice, support multidisciplinary care, supervise junior medical staff, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and teaching within the hospital.
He/she should possess a combination of strong clinical expertise with teaching ability, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced private healthcare environment offering evidence-based paediatric care. He/she should have good communication skills.
C. Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Management
Diagnose and manage a wide range of adult medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, examinations, investigations, and treatment plans.
Manage acute and chronic illnesses including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, infectious, renal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disorders.
Review and monitor admitted patients daily and ensure timely interventions.
Provide emergency and critical care support when required.
Perform relevant medical procedures within the scope of Internal Medicine practice.
Ensure proper documentation of patient history, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Participate in ward rounds, specialist clinics, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Ensure rational prescription and safe medication practices.
Quality Assurance & Patient Safety
Adhere to national clinical guidelines, hospital protocols, and ethical standards.
Promote infection prevention and control measures.
Applying Instructions
Interested individuals should write to the following address:
Applications together with a detailed CV and a passport photo should be addressed to:
The Deputy Administrator- HR,
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor,
P.O. 180, Gulu.
And mailed as a single PDF to https://www.greatugandajobs.com/company-application-form?form[company]=St.%20Mary
