About The Project
Uganda faces pressing public health challenges, including high population density, limited healthcare infrastructure, and a system that invests more in clinical care than preventive health. These issues have deep roots in the country’s history, shaped by decades of underinvestment and rapid population growth. Local health organizations wish to address these challenges by strengthening key aspects of public health implementation, particularly project management, monitoring, and reporting.
As a Program Research and Community Engagement Officer, you’ll collaborate with ANECCA and other stakeholders to ensure that public health strategies are evidence-based and culturally sensitive. You will support research coordination, data management, and community engagement activities that inform HIV/AIDS care and prevention programs. Your work will help improve health outcomes for children and adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS and strengthen Uganda’s health system.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and community outreach.
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and case studies.
Contribute to the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
Support the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
Strengthen operational efficiency through resource allocation and intervention targeting.
Develop communication materials and advocacy campaigns.
Contribute to digital health platforms and documentation.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as workshops to develop financial literacy or computer skills.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Health Promotion and Communication, or a related field
  

AND

• 2 or more years of experience in public health related to maternal health, infant and young child health, nutrition, and/or infectious diseases (e.g., malaria control, or TB/HIV)
  

Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 3, 2027
DURATION : 12 months