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.
Responsibilities
- Take Minutes for Meetings;
- Participate in managing Protocol affairs;
- Provide administrative support to the Institute;
- Ensure the maintenance of assets and facilities;
- Ensure the availability, proper use and maintenance of utilities;
- Participate in the organization of the national functions; and
- Appraise and supervise subordinate staff.
Qualifications
- An Honors Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Management Science, Law, Commerce (Management option), Business Administration (Management option) or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
- Administrative Officer's Law Course Certificate
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Management, Development Administration or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
Experience
At least three (3) years of working experience at the level of Assistant Secretary or equivalent level of experience in administration gained in government or from a reputable organization.
- Take Minutes for Meetings;
- Participate in managing Protocol affairs;
- Provide administrative support to the Institute;
- Ensure the maintenance of assets and facilities;
- Ensure the availability, proper use and maintenance of utilities;
- Participate in the organization of the national functions; and
- Appraise and supervise subordinate staff.
- An Honors Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Management Science, Law, Commerce (Management option), Business Administration (Management option) or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
- Administrative Officer's Law Course Certificate
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Management, Development Administration or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
Vacancy title:
Senior Assistant Secretary
Jobs at:
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 11 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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.
Responsibilities
- Take Minutes for Meetings;
- Participate in managing Protocol affairs;
- Provide administrative support to the Institute;
- Ensure the maintenance of assets and facilities;
- Ensure the availability, proper use and maintenance of utilities;
- Participate in the organization of the national functions; and
- Appraise and supervise subordinate staff.
Qualifications
- An Honors Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Management Science, Law, Commerce (Management option), Business Administration (Management option) or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
- Administrative Officer's Law Course Certificate
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Management, Development Administration or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
Experience
At least three (3) years of working experience at the level of Assistant Secretary or equivalent level of experience in administration gained in government or from a reputable organization.
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: http://www.uhi.go.ug
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