Health Systems Strengthening Officer (HSS) SRHR Next Project

• PositionHealth Systems Strengthening Officer (HSS) SRHR Next Project
• CompanyAmref Health Africa
• LocationLuuka, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryHealth, NGO, International Development Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryInternational health development
• DepartmentSRHR Next Programme
• DeadlineFriday, 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM (EAT)
• Not in the advertPay and benefits

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has grown into the largest African-based international health development organisation, running more than 180 programmes that reach over 40 million people across 35 African countries, with more than 2,000 staff.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, it has country offices in ten African countries, including Uganda, plus advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America. Its mission is to catalyse and drive community-led, people-centred health systems while addressing the social determinants of health.

The HSS Officer leads and coordinates the project's health systems strengthening pathway in Luuka and Butaleja. The role works with District Health Offices and District Health Teams on governance and accountability, builds integrated multisectoral district workplans with the DHO, DCDO and DEO, and runs supportive supervision, health-worker mentorship, quality improvement, referral strengthening and community-facility linkages in line with Ministry of Health standards.

The officer also strengthens forecasting and availability of SRHR commodities, embeds continuous quality improvement and client feedback, and works with the Programme Manager and MEAL team on disaggregated reporting and data use. District coordination is a large part of the job: review meetings, stakeholder representation, logistics and finance oversight with the grants and administrative assistants, donor and Ministry visits, and office and team security.

In plain terms, this job splits into 4 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

District systems and work planning

The officer works with district officials and partners on health governance, inclusive SRHR planning and coordinated delivery in Luuka and Butaleja.

• Partner with district health authorities and teams to improve governance, accountability and community-facility connections for inclusive, youth-responsive SRHR.
• Coordinate integrated district plans with the DHO, DCDO, DEO, facilities and partners in Luuka and Butaleja.
• Coordinate district delivery with related pathways, partner activities, government plans and SRHR initiatives.
• Attend district and health-sector stakeholder forums on behalf of the SRHR Next Programme.

Service quality and commodities

The role strengthens supervision, training, referrals, quality improvement and availability of essential SRHR supplies.

• Design health-systems work covering joint planning, supervision, health-worker training, mentorship, quality improvement and referral strengthening.
• Support integrated SRHR service delivery and facility-community referrals.
• Strengthen SRHR supply forecasting, stock monitoring, reporting and redistribution to limit shortages.
• Help districts and facilities embed ongoing quality improvement, client feedback and accountability.

Learning and programme oversight

The officer supports disaggregated reporting, programme learning and logistical and financial oversight with programme colleagues.

• Document implementation experience, adaptations, promising practice, challenges and lessons for sustainability planning.
• Coordinate with programme leadership and MEAL colleagues to ensure prompt, precise, disaggregated reporting and routine-data use.
• Manage activity spending and logistics alongside the grants and administrative assistants.
• Arrange district management reviews and track follow-up on staff wellbeing and implementation.

Stakeholder and office support

The role raises challenges, supports district staff and visits, maintains project assets and helps protect office and team safety.

• Identify project challenges and alert management when support is needed.
• Encourage a responsible, coordinated and quality-focused team that responds to local, community and facility priorities.
• Request programme documents, policy guidance, SOPs and logistical items as required.
• Support district staff administratively, secure and maintain project assets, and coordinate donor, Ministry of Health and leadership visits.
• Help keep the project office and team safe.

Required Education

• Degree in Public Health, Clinical Medicine or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience working with the government health system.
• Previous experience working on health accountability and governance and SRHR/SGBV service delivery programmes.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated technical assistance at individual, facility and district levels and in-depth understanding of the Uganda healthcare system.
• Knowledge and experience in continuous quality improvement and supply chain for service delivery.
• Language: English.

Technical Skills

• Health systems strengthening: Knowledge and experience in strengthening all or some components of the health system.
• Quality improvement and supply chain: Implementing CQI initiatives and supply chain for service delivery.
• Analysis and writing: Demonstrable writing, analytical and quantitative skills.

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder relationships: Building strong relationships with local government officials and health-sector stakeholders.
• Networking and collaboration: Proven skills in networking, collaboration and organisational development.
• Communication: Good reporting, communication and representation skills.

Pay and benefits are not listed for this Health Systems Strengthening Officer post, so raise them only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to NGO salaries in Uganda.

• Lead the health systems pathway of an SRHR programme in two districts.
• Work directly with District Health Teams in Luuka and Butaleja.
• Improve SRHR commodity security and reduce stock-outs.
• Build continuous quality improvement into public facilities.
• Represent Amref in district and health-sector forums.
• Full-time role with Africa's largest African-based health NGO.
• Qualified women and youth are encouraged to apply.

Apply through Amref Health Africa’s application page with your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience and a cover letter on why you are the best fit. Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EAT. Amref does not charge any recruitment fees.

• Checked on 12 November 2026 against Amref Health Africa's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 20 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: How to find NGO jobs in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.