Shalom Medical Center

Physician Job

Shalom Medical Center

Uganda Full time Healthcare
Posted: Jul 31, 2026 3 days ago Deadline: Aug 13, 2026 10 views

Job Description

 

Physician Job Opportunity at Shalom Medical Center – Uganda

Job Title: Physician (Business Partner / Consultant)
Organisation: Shalom Medical Center
Duty Station: Kawempe–Kazo, Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full Time (Business Partner / Consultant Arrangement)
Category: Healthcare, Internal Medicine, Medical Specialists
Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026
About Shalom Medical Center
Shalom Medical Center is a healthcare facility in Kampala committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred medical services across multiple specialties. The medical centre offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and preventive healthcare services through experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Shalom Medical Center is seeking a qualified and experienced Physician to join its team as a Business Partner/Consultant. The successful candidate will provide specialist outpatient medical consultations, diagnose and manage adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses, and deliver evidence-based medical care while utilizing the medical centre as a consultation facility.
Job Summary
The Physician will provide comprehensive outpatient specialist services, including medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, disease management, preventive healthcare, and patient education for adult patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions.
The successful candidate will develop individualized treatment plans, request and interpret diagnostic investigations, prescribe appropriate medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
The ideal candidate should possess strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based medical care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Consultation and Clinical Assessment
  • Conduct comprehensive medical consultations and physical examinations.
  • Assess patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Obtain detailed medical histories and perform thorough clinical evaluations.
  • Develop accurate clinical diagnoses using evidence-based approaches.
Diagnosis and Patient Management
  • Diagnose and manage a wide range of adult medical conditions.
  • Develop individualized treatment and disease management plans.
  • Prescribe appropriate medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
  • Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical findings.
Diagnostic Investigations
  • Request appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic investigations.
  • Interpret laboratory results, imaging, and other diagnostic findings.
  • Use diagnostic information to guide patient management decisions.
  • Refer patients for specialized investigations where necessary.
Preventive Healthcare and Patient Education
  • Provide preventive healthcare counselling and health promotion services.
  • Educate patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and medication adherence.
  • Support early detection and management of chronic diseases.
  • Encourage patient participation in long-term disease management.
Medical Documentation and Professional Practice
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient medical records.
  • Document consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
  • Adhere to professional ethics, regulatory standards, and medical guidelines.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Must Have
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS)
Applicants must possess a recognized Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS) degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
Postgraduate Qualification in Internal Medicine or Related Specialty
Candidates must possess a recognized postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine or another relevant medical specialty.
Valid Practicing Licence
Applicants must hold a valid practicing licence issued by the relevant medical regulatory authority.
Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC)
Candidates must be fully registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
Active Clinical Practice
Applicants should be actively practicing as a qualified Physician with experience managing adult medical conditions.
Additional Qualifications (Added Advantage)
  • Experience in outpatient specialist consultations.
  • Strong knowledge of chronic disease management.
  • Experience interpreting laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
  • Ability to work independently in a consultant role.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
  • Strong clinical diagnosis and patient management skills.
  • Evidence-based medical practice.
  • Critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making.
  • Excellent patient communication and counselling skills.
  • Professional ethics and integrity.
  • Compassionate, patient-centred care.
  • Excellent medical documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
What Makes This Opportunity Great?
Deliver High-Quality Specialist Care
Provide expert medical consultations and treatment that improve the health and wellbeing of adult patients.
Flexible Consultant Arrangement
Work under a flexible Business Partner/Consultant model that allows professional independence while utilizing the facilities of a reputable medical centre.
Professional Practice
Apply your expertise in Internal Medicine to diagnose, manage, and monitor a broad range of medical conditions.
Support Preventive Healthcare
Promote disease prevention, early diagnosis, patient education, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Collaborative Healthcare Environment
Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering quality, patient-centred medical care.
Build Your Specialist Practice
Expand your professional network and strengthen your specialist medical practice within a growing healthcare facility.
What Your CV Should Include
To improve your chances of being shortlisted, your CV should clearly highlight:
  • Professional summary emphasizing your experience in Internal Medicine.
  • MBChB/MBBS qualification and postgraduate specialization.
  • Current UMDPC registration and valid practicing licence.
  • Experience in outpatient consultations and adult patient management.
  • Clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and chronic disease management experience.
  • Experience interpreting laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
  • Medical documentation and electronic patient record experience.
  • Professional memberships, CPD training, and specialist certifications.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Professional referees from previous healthcare institutions.
What Your Cover Letter Should Include
A strong cover letter should include:
  • A brief introduction expressing interest in the Physician position.
  • Your medical qualifications and postgraduate specialization.
  • Current UMDPC registration and valid practicing licence.
  • Relevant experience in Internal Medicine and outpatient specialist care.
  • Examples of your expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management.
  • Your commitment to evidence-based medicine and ethical practice.
  • Why you would like to work with Shalom Medical Center.
  • A professional closing expressing your availability for an interview.
Interview Tips
To prepare for the interview:
  • Review current clinical guidelines in Internal Medicine.
  • Be prepared to discuss diagnosis and management of common adult medical conditions.
  • Demonstrate your clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making approach.
  • Prepare examples of managing chronic diseases and complex patient cases.
  • Highlight your patient communication and counselling skills.
  • Show your understanding of medical ethics, confidentiality, and professional standards.
  • Be ready to discuss multidisciplinary collaboration and continuity of patient care.
  • Demonstrate your approach to maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should contact Shalom Medical Center for further discussion regarding the opportunity.
Contact: 0700153852
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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: WhatsApp
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