Standards and Compliance Officer - Health Education and Training (Midwifery/Nursing)

About the role

THETA Uganda is recruiting a Standards and Compliance Officer for its Health Education and Training (Midwifery/Nursing) unit in Kampala. The officer supports the implementation, monitoring and enforcement of approved national TVET standards under the TVET Act, 2025, and relevant policies, regulations and industry practices. The role contributes to industry-based assurance through routine compliance checks, support for institutional inspections and audits, and follow-up with TVET providers so that they meet institutional, programme, trainer, facility and assessment standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of national TVET standards for institutions, programmes, trainers, facilities and assessment systems, applying compliance tools and checklists during routine monitoring.
• Take part in institutional inspections, compliance assessments and audits under the guidance of the Senior Standards and Compliance Officer, and record observations, gaps, risks and good practices.
• Carry out follow-up visits to verify corrective actions and report suspected violations of the TVET Act, 2025.
• Educate TVET institutions on standards and compliance, help them develop corrective action plans and guide their self-assessment and internal quality assurance.
• Take part in sensitisation meetings and workshops, and support engagement with employers, industry practitioners, professional bodies and regulators.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, photos and evidence, update compliance databases, generate basic compliance statistics and prepare draft inspection reports and periodic unit reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Midwifery or Nursing from a recognised institution; a qualification in pedagogy is a must.
• At least three years of post-bachelor's experience in TVET delivery, institutional quality assurance, standards implementation, inspections or compliance monitoring.
• Experience with TVET institutions, education regulators, inspection agencies or accreditation bodies is desirable; field experience in inspections, audits or monitoring is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of the TVET Act, 2025, TVET regulations and national industry standards.
• Understanding of competency-based training, occupational standards and quality assurance concepts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic digital data collection tools.
• Good observation, documentation and reporting skills, integrity, objectivity and attention to detail.