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Country Lead, DART

Category

Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

Open

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Description (Public)

The Country Lead provides overall strategic, technical, operational, and fiduciary leadership for the Uganda DART project. The position serves as the senior in-country representative to MOH, the U.S. Government, and other stakeholders.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary senior liaison with MOH, DHI, USG/GHSD, NMS, UBOS, and other stakeholders
  • Provide overall direction for facility digitization, NDWH, HIE, cybersecurity, and reporting workstreams
  • Lead delivery against the performance-based workplan, milestone plan, and verification calendar
  • Chair internal project performance reviews and ensure timely escalation of decisions and risks
  • Ensure alignment with MOH governance, national digital health architecture, and data-protection requirements
  • Oversee staff performance, subcontractor management, procurement, compliance, and financial accountability
  • Ensure timely technical reports, quarterly progress reports, and evidence packs
  • Represent DART at senior coordination forums and donor engagements
  • Promote a government-led transition model for sustainable operations

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Master's degree in public health, health informatics, management, international development, information systems, or related field
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience leading complex public health, digital health, or donor-funded programs
  • Demonstrated success working with senior government officials, donors, and implementing partners
  • Experience managing performance-based awards and multi-disciplinary teams

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of health information systems and digital transformation
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and written communication skills
  • Professional fluency in English; knowledge of Ugandan health-sector systems preferred

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