Programme Implementation Coordinator - SRHR Next

About the role

Amref Health Africa is recruiting a Programme Implementation Coordinator for its SRHR Next programme, a 2.5-year initiative implemented by 11 Dutch international organisations and local partners across eight countries, including Uganda. The Coordinator provides operational leadership, coordination, supervision and quality assurance for the programme in Luuka and Butaleja districts, reporting to the Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate district implementation plans, activity schedules and joint operational reviews aligned with the results framework, budgets and partner responsibilities, and lead routine district-level coordination under the One Programme Approach.
• Supervise HSS Officers on health-worker mentorship, supportive supervision, commodity security, referrals and data use, and conduct joint visits to health facilities, schools and communities.
• Lead performance management of HSS Officers, convene coordination meetings with district staff, partners and government focal persons, and represent the programme at district forums.
• Track performance against indicators and baselines, prepare and submit consolidated district implementation and performance reports, and run data quality checks and DHIS2/HMIS reviews.
• Monitor budget use, field logistics, procurement and safeguarding, and escalate delivery, financial, safeguarding, protection and operational risks, including seasonal flooding impacts.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification in public health or programme management is an added advantage.
• At least five years' experience coordinating donor-funded health, SRHR or integrated community development programmes, including supervising field teams.
• Demonstrated experience working with district local governments and health systems in Uganda; multi-partner coordination and integrated SRHR/HSS programming strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly between programme districts; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Leadership in coordinating multi-partner district-level programmes and supervising multidisciplinary field teams.
• Strong programme planning, implementation management, stakeholder engagement, supportive supervision and problem-solving.
• Sound understanding of health systems strengthening, rights-based SRHR programming, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth participation, safeguarding and PSEAH.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent written and spoken English.