Cybersecurity Specialist – DART Project (Uganda)

About the role

The Cybersecurity Specialist will lead technical activities to identify, remediate, and monitor cybersecurity risks across the DART‑supported national digital health ecosystem in Uganda. Working closely with the Ministry of Health, the role will help establish durable security‑operations practices that meet Uganda’s data‑protection requirements and recognized cybersecurity frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses for digital health systems, infrastructure, interfaces, and endpoints.
• Design, implement, and monitor remediation actions to mitigate identified security gaps.
• Develop and maintain security‑operations procedures aligned with national guidance and international standards.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Health teams to integrate security controls into data‑center design, health information exchange, and EMR readiness initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to government and institutional staff to build sustainable cybersecurity capabilities.

Required profile

• Current work authorization for Uganda (no visa sponsorship).
• Proven experience in cybersecurity risk identification, remediation, and monitoring, preferably within health‑sector or government projects.
• Familiarity with Uganda’s data‑protection regulations and national cybersecurity guidance.
• Ability to work on‑site in Kampala and travel nationally or regionally as needed.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact, government‑backed digital health transformation.
• Collaboration with a global consulting firm and local health authorities.
• Professional development through capacity‑building initiatives and exposure to large‑scale public‑sector projects.