Some of the key resolutions and way-forward which emerged from the Recruitment Planning Meeting for Financial Year 2026/2027: The meeting noted the urgent need to prioritize the recruitment of critical cadres in Health Institutions. It was agreed that priority be given to filling positions of Intensivists, Anaesthesiologists/Anaesthetists, Psychiatric cadres, Radiologists, and Midwives, given the acute shortage of these specialized personnel and their direct impact on service delivery. The meeting observed a need to review and harmonize the recruitment cycle with the national budgeting cycle. It was resolved that a harmonization meeting be convened with all Commissions to reach consensus on a recruitment cycle that is better aligned with budget timelines. The meeting acknowledged the shortage of common cadre staff, particularly Internal Auditors and IT Officers, needed in hospitals to manage and audit existing systems. It was resolved that this need be addressed by drawing from the recently concluded and validated USG (U.S. Government) contract staff at the Regional Referral Hospitals.

Ms. Janet Apayi Okumu, Member HSC chairing the last session of the Recruitment Planning Meeting.

Dr. Peter Steven Aisu, Member HSC chairing the fourth session of the Recruitment Planning Meeting.

Dr. Thomas Obua, Member HSC chaired the third session of the Recruitment Planning Meeting.

Dr. Mary Namubiru Member HSC chaired the second session of the Recruitment Planning Meeting where Heads of Institutions shared presentations of Recruitment Plans.

In review of the last day of the Recruitment Planning Meeting held by Health Service Commission, Member HSC Dr, Nathan Onyachi chaired the first session where Ms. @MNayiga95375 Ag. Commissioner R&SS HSC shared about the guidelines on recruitment of Executive Consultants, Consultants, Associate Consultants at the General Hospitals and all positions of Salary Scale U2 and above in the respective District Local Governments. The PHRO/RSS Mr. Moses Orika Loreka also presented a Recruitment report for FY 2025/2026 and Key Issues in Recruitment Planning for FY 2026/2027.

Health Service Commission Permanent Secretary, Ms. @kt2012ug welcomed the delegates to the Annual Recruitment Planning Meeting for FY 2026/27, reflecting on past achievements while delivering a firm call to action for the upcoming fiscal year. Reviewing the previous year’s performance, Ms. Lamaro reported that 999 recruitments were successfully completed in FY 2025/26, alongside a strategic expansion of E-Recruitment hubs to Entebbe. However, she pointed to late and incomplete submissions as key drivers of past hiring delays. Addressing delegates, she urged all participating institutions in FY 2026/27 to plan early, submit a single, accurate consolidated plan, and prioritize critical healthcare cadres. Ms. Lamaro concluded by calling on stakeholders to establish a new operational standard: early planning, accurate submissions, and on-time recruitment.

At the Health Service Commission Recruitment Planning Meeting for FY 2026/27, Dr.@olaro_charles delivered opening remarks on behalf of Hon. Dr.@CHRISBARYOMUNS1, Minister for Health (@MinofHealthUG). Key directives highlighted: • Aligning the recruitment of Consultants and U2+ cadres across Local Governments. • Immediate absorption of validated COVID-19 contract workers, backed by newly released funding. • Addressing staffing gaps (<40%) by prioritizing Midwives, Anaesthetists, Nurses, Radiographers, and Lab staff within available wage structures. • Enforcing "Kisanja No Sleep and No Corruption" urging CEOs to eliminate absenteeism, illegal patient charges, and poor sanitation. • Directing all acting ED/SEC positions to be advertised for substantive appointment, while commending the HSC on rolling out the e-Recruitment System across all Regional Hubs. For God and My Country. 🇺🇬

Dr.@olaro_charles officially opening the Recruitment planning Meeting organised by Health Service Commission, he thanked representatives from Ministries, Development partners and Hospital delegates for attending.

Ms. Christine Kakuru Kyomuhangi, Deputy Chairperson of the Health Service Commission (HSC) representing the Chairperson HSC, @henrymwebesa1ug welcomed delegates to the Annual Recruitment Planning Meeting for the 2026/27 Financial Year on behalf of the Chairperson. Speaking at the meeting, Ms. Kyomuhangi outlined three key priority areas the Commission will focus on during the coming financial year: - Recruitment of Consultants in General Hospitals. - Recruitment of U2 and above cadres in Local Governments. - Absorption of validated COVID-19 contract health workers. She noted that all positions under these priority areas will be declared for advertisement. In her closing remarks, the Deputy Chairperson expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister, Parliament, Development Partners, and all participants for their presentations and continued support toward the recruitment planning process.