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.
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Country Lead, DART
Category
Management
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
Open
Employer / Company
Palladium
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Description (Public)
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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