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Category

Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Mukono, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/25/2026
Expiring Today

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

To lead the Campus as a safe, caring and well-run institution, making sure learners receive education, healthcare and residential support that fit together, and that Campus resources are used responsibly. The Head of School is the senior executive who will guide the Campus from planning to full operation, then lead it day to day (fixed-term 3-year contract, resident on campus, reporting to the Board of Directors).

The institution is building an integrated Campus at Bwanga-Katosi in Mukono District where children and young people, including those living with chronic health conditions, can learn, receive medical care, live safely and grow in confidence, bringing together the School, medical services, residential facilities, dining and recreation spaces, and administrative and operational services.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide clear leadership and direction for the Campus in line with the institution's vision and approved strategic plan
  • Turn the strategic plan into an annual implementation plan with priorities, work plans, budgets and measurable targets
  • Lead the preparation and phased opening of the Campus; set up management and decision-making structures
  • Lead the Campus Senior Leadership Team; keep education, healthcare, residential and operational teams working towards shared goals and hold each department head accountable for results
  • Report regularly on Campus performance to institutional leadership and the Board
  • Spot emerging risks, opportunities and resource needs early and recommend action
  • Supervise and support the Head Teacher, Chief Medical Officer, Head of Finance and Head of HR & Operations without taking over their professional responsibilities
  • Lead the development and delivery of the Campus operational readiness plan
  • Ensure safeguarding, institutional culture and integration of Campus services

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education or Education-related courses, Business Administration or Public Administration from recognized higher institutions of learning
  • Master's degree in an Education related course, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or another relevant field
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional working experience from a reputable institution, of which 5 years should have been at a senior leadership role

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic direction and leadership
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • People management
  • Financial analysis
  • Change management
  • Creating high performing teams
  • Strategy management

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