Job Title: Newborn Health Technical Officer
Organisation: Adara Development
Duty Station: Nakaseke, Uganda
About Organisation:
Adara Development has a mission to bridge the world of business and the world of people in extreme poverty, and to support vulnerable communities with health, education and other essential services. Adara Development is on a mission to strengthen Maternal, Newborn and Child Health services in Uganda. They are scaling their evidence-based, high-impact Adara Newborn model across 10 health facilities to halve maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths.
Job Summary: The Newborn Health Technical Officer will play a key role in improving the quality, accessibility, and continuity of newborn services in Adara-supported facilities. The role focuses on strengthening the capacity of health workers and systems to deliver high-impact, evidence-based care for sick, small, and healthy newborns. This includes technical mentorship, systems support, and collaboration with health facilities, district health teams, and the Ministry of Health. The ultimate goal is to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality in line with national priorities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, Public Health, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in neonatal care, including work in a Neonatal Care Unit
- Experience in health worker training and mentorship
- Strong knowledge of Uganda’s national newborn and maternal health strategies
- Excellent communication skills in Luganda and English
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Willingness to travel frequently and work in field locations, including extended stays
- Respectful, accountable, and a team player
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th July 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60