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About the Organisation
Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL), is a National Non – Governmental Organization that was started in 1993 with the aim of enhancing the socio-economic transformation of disadvantaged young people aged 10 -24 years through evidence based interventions that: advocate; create linkages to services and information; and encourage social and livelihood skills development for self-reliance.
Project Health Service Coordinator job at Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
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Deadline:
25 Aug 2025
Job Title
Project Health Service Coordinator job at Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Project Health Service Coordinator
Organization: Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
Location: Kampala & Selected Project Districts, Uganda
Project Title: Building Climate-Resilient Communities for Safe Pregnancies in Adolescents/Youth
Funded by: Comic Relief – Uzazi Salama Programme
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Application Deadline: 25th August 2025
Interview Date: 28th August 2025
About the Role
UYDEL is seeking a passionate and skilled Project Health Service Coordinator to support a unique initiative addressing the intersection of adolescent reproductive health and climate resilience in urban slums. This position will lead the integration of sexual and reproductive health (SRHR), mental health, and maternal care services into a climate adaptation framework targeting adolescent girls and young women (ages 15–24) in Kampala's vulnerable communities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Please email your cover letter, CV, and relevant academic documents to: uydelHR@gmail.com
Subject Line: Project Health Service Coordinator – Building Climate-Resilient Communities for Safe Pregnancies in Adolescents/Youth
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How to Apply
Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of health-related project activities in alignment with project objectives.
Strengthen collaboration with district health offices, community health workers, health facilities, local leaders, and civil society to improve referral systems and service delivery.
Supervise and support a team of health staff including mental health professionals and peer educators.
Integrate adolescent SRHR, maternal health, and climate resilience strategies into community health services.
Organize and deliver trainings on adolescent-friendly and climate-responsive healthcare approaches.
Oversee data collection, monitoring, reporting, and documentation of project outcomes and best practices.
Represent UYDEL at health coordination meetings, stakeholder engagements, and relevant forums.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or a related healthcare discipline (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
Must be a registered midwife with a solid background in maternal and adolescent health.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing or coordinating health programs—preferably in urban slums or with youth-focused projects.
Strong understanding of SRHR, mental health, and the health impacts of climate change.
Proven ability to collaborate with NGOs, government health services, and community health systems.
Experience in supervising healthcare teams, facilitating trainings, and building effective referral systems.
Excellent leadership, coordination, communication, and report-writing skills.
Desirable Attributes
Genuine passion for youth empowerment and climate justice.
Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and multi-sectoral coordination.
Adaptability and resilience in low-resource, fast-paced environments.
Compassionate approach to working with vulnerable and marginalized youth, including pregnant adolescents.
