Thousands of Ugandans seeking employment have received a fresh opportunity following the announcement of more than 2,000 vacancies in the public health sector. The recruitment exercise, organised by the Health Service Commission (HSC), targets qualified professionals seeking employment in government hospitals, specialised health institutions and other public health agencies. The initiative is expected to strengthen staffing levels and improve healthcare service delivery across the country.
Allan Sempebwa, the Ministry of Health spokesperson, announced the recruitment exercise and urged eligible Ugandans to take advantage of the opportunity. The vacancies are outlined in the Health Service Commission’s External Advert No. 2 of October 2026, which was published in New Vision on Monday, October 26. Interested applicants have been advised to carefully study the advertisement to establish the available positions, required qualifications and specific application procedures.
The advertised jobs cover several major health facilities and government institutions across the country. These include Mulago National Referral Hospital, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Kawempe National Referral Hospital and Kiruddu National Referral Hospital. Opportunities are also available in regional referral hospitals in Arua, Hoima, Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale, Kabale and Entebbe, among other locations. Additional vacancies have been advertised in hospitals serving Lira, Soroti, Jinja, Masaka, Kayunga, Yumbe, Moroto and Fort Portal, as well as China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru.
Beyond the hospitals, the recruitment exercise also includes positions within the Ministry of Health headquarters and institutions such as Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, Uganda Prisons Service and the Uganda Virus Research Institute. The wide range of participating institutions means that applicants should not limit their search to the major referral hospitals alone. Instead, candidates are encouraged to review the complete advert and identify vacancies that match their academic qualifications, professional credentials and relevant work experience.
Applications must be submitted online through the Health Service Commission recruitment portal at https://hscers.ug or https://www.hscers.ug. Applicants are required to create an account or update their existing profiles, select suitable vacancies and upload the necessary supporting documents before submitting their applications. Required documents include academic and professional certificates, evidence of specialised training where applicable, relevant appointment or promotion records, and a valid National or Constitutional Identity Card. Health professionals must also provide registration certificates and valid practising licences. Candidates should prepare a scanned passport-size photograph in JPEG format and complete Public Service Form 3 for use during oral interviews.
The commission has set November 16, 2026, as the application deadline and has limited each candidate to a maximum of two positions. Applicants are therefore advised to make careful choices when selecting vacancies and ensure that their applications are complete before submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Those invited for oral interviews will be required to present their original academic and professional certificates, alongside other relevant documents, for verification.
In a strong warning to prospective applicants, the commission has cautioned against submitting forged academic qualifications, professional certificates or other falsified documents. Individuals found presenting fraudulent papers risk being handed over to the police for further action. Health workers currently undertaking long-term training programmes lasting one year or more have also been advised not to apply. The commission has further emphasised that the recruitment process is entirely free, warning candidates to avoid individuals who demand money while claiming they can influence recruitment decisions or guarantee employment.
The recruitment drive presents a significant opportunity for qualified Ugandans hoping to secure public service employment while contributing to the country’s healthcare system. Interested candidates should obtain and read the official advertisement carefully, confirm that they meet the requirements for their preferred positions and submit their applications before the deadline. With more than 2,000 vacancies announced across multiple institutions, eligible job seekers are encouraged to act promptly, provide accurate information and remain vigilant against recruitment fraud.
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