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Senior Physician/Intensivist

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Medical

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/28/2026
3 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

Norvik Hospital Ltd is seeking a Senior Physician/Intensivist (full time, Kampala) to 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.

Duties, Roles and 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 (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, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 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
  • Minimum 5+ years of post-residency clinical experience, with significant time in an ICU/critical care setting

Skills & Competencies:

  • 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

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