Locum Medical Officer

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private, not-for-profit company under Makerere University, working to strengthen health systems responding to HIV/AIDS, TB and NCDs in Africa. This role sits under a PEPFAR-funded sub-award from Reach Out Mbuya (ROM) accelerating HIV epidemic control.

Job Summary Provide comprehensive clinical care to HIV-infected patients, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ART management, monitoring, referrals, documentation and mentorship of clinical staff, per MOH guidelines and MJAP protocols. Reports to the Medical Officer Team Lead. Duty station: Mulago ISS Clinic. Start date: Immediate (hired on a rolling basis).

Key Responsibilities - Take medical histories, perform exams, and evaluate HIV-infected patients on an ongoing basis - Prescribe medication, including emergency care for very sick patients - Select, recommend and initiate appropriate ART per MOH/MJAP protocols - Monitor toxicities and follow up on adherence and treatment response - Request and interpret lab and radiological investigations - Evaluate and manage opportunistic infections and non-infectious comorbidities - Mentor nurses, counsellors and nursing assistants at the clinic - Present cases at CME sessions and journal club - Document patient information (files, MRS, RX Solutions) and refer appropriately - Attend to clinic, urgent-care and admitted patients, including TB/HIV follow-up

Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) from a recognised institution - Valid practicing licence - At least 3 years of experience in a busy clinical setting (HIV clinical experience an added advantage) - Strong leadership, analytical and organisational skills; able to work independently and in a team

How to Apply Combine your cover letter, CV, academic documents and the names/contact details of three referees (including your immediate supervisor) into a single PDF, addressed to the Human Resources Manager, MJAP. Email to recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug, stating the position in the subject line, no later than Thursday, 20th August 2026 at 4:00 p.m. If you haven't heard back by Monday, 31st August 2026, consider your application unsuccessful.