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Health Systems Strengthening OfficerNew!

Category

Health Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Luuka and Butaleja, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/24/2026
13 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Health Systems Strengthening Officer leads implementation of the health systems strengthening and service delivery pathway, working with district local governments, health facilities, partners and communities to improve access to quality SRHR services.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work with District Health Offices to strengthen health governance, leadership and accountability structures.
  • Develop and implement integrated multisectoral district workplans that respond to identified SRHR needs.
  • Design and implement health systems strengthening activities, including joint district planning and supportive supervision.
  • Support health worker training, mentorship, quality improvement and referral systems.
  • Support commodity security and data use for decision making at facility and district level.
  • Promote sustainability of programme interventions within government systems.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Public Health, Clinical Medicine or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience working with the government health system.
  • Previous experience in health accountability and governance and SRHR or SGBV service delivery programmes.
  • In-depth understanding of the Uganda healthcare system.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Technical assistance at individual, health facility and district levels.
  • Strengthening health system components and continuous quality improvement.
  • Supply chain and referral systems knowledge.
  • Strong writing, analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Networking, collaboration and representation skills.

How to Apply

About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa partners with the Uganda Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Education and Sports and corporate and non-profit organisations to improve access to health services across the country.

Mission

Amref Health Africa's mission is to increase sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health services delivery, and investments in health.

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