Nursing Apprenticeship - Specialized Clinical Track

Mengo Hospital - Nursing Apprenticeship Programme

Mengo Hospital is one of Uganda's oldest and most respected healthcare institutions, located in Mengo, Kampala. With a long tradition of compassionate care and clinical excellence, Mengo Hospital continues to invest in the training and development of healthcare professionals.

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

Are you a nurse looking to boost your skills and confidence with real clinical practice? Mengo Hospital is offering a specialized nursing apprenticeship programme designed to give nurses hands-on experience in high-demand clinical areas.

6-Month Specialized Tracks

Choose one of the following specialty tracks to deepen your expertise:

### 1. Critical Care (ICU/HDU) - Patient management in Intensive Care and High Dependency Units - Monitoring and interpreting vital signs and clinical indicators - Ventilator management and advanced life support skills - Care of critically ill patients including post-operative and trauma cases - Infection prevention in high-acuity settings

### 2. Dialysis - Renal care principles and dialysis system operations - Haemodialysis machine setup, monitoring and maintenance - Patient assessment and care before, during and after dialysis sessions - Management of dialysis complications and emergencies - Nutritional and fluid management for renal patients

### 3. Emergency Care - Trauma assessment and rapid response nursing - Triage and prioritization of emergency patients - Management of medical and surgical emergencies - Basic and advanced cardiac life support - Stabilization and preparation of patients for transfer or admission

### 4. Ophthalmic Nursing - Support for eye surgery procedures and post-operative care - Pre-operative patient preparation and assessment - Instrument handling and theatre setup for ophthalmic procedures - Patient education on eye care and medication adherence - Infection prevention in ophthalmic settings

### 5. Inpatient Care (Medical) - Comprehensive medical patient management - Medication administration, monitoring and documentation - Chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension and HIV - Patient and family education on disease management - Coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

### 6. Inpatient Care (Surgical) - Pre-operative and post-operative patient care - Wound care, drain management and pain assessment - Monitoring for post-surgical complications - Patient mobilization and rehabilitation support - Surgical theatre preparation and instrument handling

Who Should Apply

• Registered nurses who want to gain specialized clinical experience
• Nurses looking to transition into critical care, dialysis, emergency or ophthalmic nursing
• Nursing professionals who want to build confidence and competence in high-demand areas
• Nurses seeking career advancement through practical, hands-on training

What You Will Gain

• Real clinical practice under experienced mentors and specialists
• Hands-on experience in a busy, reputable hospital setting
• A certificate of completion for the specialized apprenticeship track
• Enhanced employability and readiness for specialized nursing roles
• Networking opportunities with experienced healthcare professionals

How to Apply

Submit the following to the Office of the Superintendent of Nursing, Mengo Hospital:

• Application letter
• Certified copies of academic documents

📞 Phone: +256 772 510 270

🌐 Website: mengohospital.org

Deadline

All applications must be received by 4th September 2026.