Vacancy title:
Senior Physician/Intensivist
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Management, Team leader
Jobs at:
Norvik Hospital
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Senior Physician/Intensivist will lead the clinical management of critically ill patients in the ICU, providing expert diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring for patients with life-threatening conditions. The role requires close collaboration with surgical, anesthesia, emergency, and specialty teams to ensure timely, evidence-based, and compassionate critical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clinical management of critically ill and post-operative patients admitted to the ICU/HDU
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds, coordinating care with surgeons, anesthetists, nursing staff, and allied specialists
- Perform and supervise critical care procedures (e.g., central line insertion, mechanical ventilation management, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced airway management)
- Develop and enforce ICU protocols, sepsis bundles, and infection-control practices aligned with international standards
- Oversee triage and admission/discharge decisions for the ICU in coordination with the Emergency Department
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 senior physician coverage
- Mentor and supervise junior doctors, medical officers, and ICU nursing staff
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives, mortality/morbidity reviews, and clinical audits
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with hospital and regulatory (Ministry of Health, UMDPC) requirements
- Support family communication and end-of-life care discussions with sensitivity and professionalism
- Contribute to hospital accreditation and licensing readiness for Critical Care services
Qualifications
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree, with postgraduate specialization in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology, Anaesthesiology (with critical care focus), or Internal Medicine with ICU fellowship/training
- Valid registration/license with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC), or eligibility for registration
- ACLS/ATLS/FCCS certification (or equivalent) required; additional critical care certifications preferred
- Demonstrated competence in ventilator management, hemodynamic support, and management of septic, cardiac, respiratory, and multi-organ failure patients
- Strong leadership, communication, and inter-professional collaboration skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of post-residency clinical experience, with significant time in an ICU/critical care setting
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Deadline; 28th October 2026
Application Link:
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