Enrolled / Registered Nurse - Mbale Orthopaedic and Research Institute

Mbale Orthopaedic and Research Institute Limited is a specialist health facility providing orthopaedic trauma care, spine surgery, bone and soft tissue surgery, tumour surgery, complex trauma surgery, pharmacy, paediatric orthopaedic and laboratory services. We are now looking for a dedicated and skilled nurse to deliver top-tier orthopaedic and surgical care.

About the role

The successful candidate will join our nursing team to care for patients undergoing orthopaedic and surgical treatment, from trauma and complex surgery to paediatric orthopaedic care. Because we are a specialist institute, you will care for a wide range of patients, including those recovering from bone and soft tissue procedures, tumour surgery and spine surgery, as well as children receiving orthopaedic treatment and patients visiting our pharmacy and laboratory services.

You will work closely with our surgeons and other clinical staff to make sure every patient receives safe, attentive and professional care at every stage of their journey. Your fluency in both Lugisu and English will help you communicate clearly with patients and their families, many of whom come to us from Mbale and the surrounding region. This is a rewarding clinical role for an enrolled or registered nurse who is compassionate, well organised and ready to work in a busy specialist facility. You will support patients before, during and after their treatment and help maintain the high standards of care our institute is known for.

Qualifications and requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing
• Valid Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) practising licence
• Fluent in Lugisu and English
• Computer knowledge
• A caring, professional attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to work well within a clinical team in a busy facility

What we offer

• The chance to work in a specialist orthopaedic and research institute
• A supportive clinical team and a varied orthopaedic and surgical patient load

How to apply

Email your CV and UNMC licence to mbaleorthopaedicinstitutelimited@gmail.com, or deliver your application letter, CV, copies of academic documents and National ID directly to the facility.

For enquiries, call 0393 256979.

The application deadline is 20 August 2026.

This vacancy is issued by the Human Resource Manager.

Mbale Orthopaedic and Research Institute Limited is an equal opportunity employer. No money or bribes are required at any stage of the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.