DescriptionPathfinder Overview:Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do-believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations.In Uganda, our areas of intervention include Reproductive maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), Women-led climate resilience (WLCR), Adolescent and youth economic empowerment, and communicable and non-communicable disease control.Pathfinder's bold vision is a future where everyone, even in the most challenging environments, has what they need to be healthy, thrive, and live to their full potential.Pathfinder received funding from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO - Kampala, to implement the 'Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes Programme' (EMPOWER) from February 2025 to January 2030. EMPOWER is being implemented in 50 districts in Uganda, to strengthen public sector health systems capacity to deliver maternal health services, mentor health workers on family planning and maternal, child health, and generate demand, while tackling myths and misinformation about family planning, and harmful traditional practices and gender norms that deny women agency over their own bodies.Pathfinder International is currently seeking highly motivated individuals for the following position:Program Officer FP/MCH (1) - MorotoJob PurposeThe Program Officer will collaborate with District Health Teams to ensure alignment with Ministry of Health (MoH) priorities and district health plans, promote institutional ownership, and integrate programme-supported activities into routine district systems and plans. The Officer will work closely with district leadership, health facility in-charges, OPM Health representatives, and community structures to strengthen health systems rather than substitute for them. They will also engage with health facility in-charges and medicine management supervisors to support commodity and supply chain management and support data management activities within the district/cluster.The Officer will be based in Moroto district, while overseeing program operations in Abim, Moroto, Nabilatuk, Amudat, Napak and Nakapiripirit districts.Key Performance Areas & Major Activities / Responsibilities:DHT Cluster Coordination & Governance - Coordinate all programme-supported health systems strengthening activities in the assigned district/cluster.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the programme and District Health Teams to ensure alignment with district priorities, annual operational plans, and national policies.
- Support joint district planning, review meetings, and performance assessment processes.
- Provide regular updates to the Regional Coordinator on systems performance, risks, and implementation progress.
Health Systems Strengthening & Programme Implementation - Develop work plans to guide institutional capacity strengthening and sustainable systems improvement within the district/cluster.
- Support the institutionalization of supportive supervision, structured mentorship, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) approaches.
- Strengthen district and facility-level capacity in planning, management, and performance monitoring.
- Support health workforce development through on-the-job mentorship, strengthening skills, and performance feedback systems.
- Promote community engagement, social accountability, and equity-focused programming to improve access for adolescents, youth, refugees, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations.
- Ensure programme implementation reinforces district ownership and sustainability beyond project support.
Health Supply Chain Systems Strengthening - In collaboration with the Supply Chain Advisor and Regional Coordinator, strengthen district and facility-level systems for forecasting, reporting, stock monitoring, and redistribution.
- Build capacity of district and facility staff in logistics management information systems (LMIS) and data use for commodity decision-making
- Support routine review of stock status data to minimize stockouts and expiries, and to promote institutionalization of supply chain best practices within district health systems.
Programme Monitoring Evaluation, Learning and Reporting - With guidance from the Regional Coordinator, work alongside the MEL Advisor/ Director to support timely and accurate compilation, reporting, and quality assurance of data for decision making
- Closely follow up to ensure the collection of equity indicators - such as relating to adolescents and youth, refugees, people with disabilities, gender, etc.
Financial Stewardship & Compliance - Support district/cluster budgeting processes aligned with approved workplans.
- Monitor expenditures against budget and provide regular expenditure and payment tracking reports to the Regional Coordinator, while ensuring compliance with donor and organizational financial and administrative guidelines.
Minimum Education, Work Experience and skills: - Medical Degree, 6 years of experience in Maternal/child health of which should be donor-funded project work within the district health system.
- Experience in Public Health programming in donor-funded projects within district health systems.
- The candidate must possess a Class A Driving Permit and be able to ride a motorcycle.
- Language preference for the Karamoja Region is a requirement; therefore, residents of the area are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent understanding of the national and district health systems.
- Demonstrable collaborative approach, including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact.
- Strong coordination, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
- Program Management: Experience in program management and administration, financial management, award compliance and sub award management, and tracking activity performance and costs.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.
- Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills in English. Should be able to speak the local language for the district/region assigned.
- Communication Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
- Advocacy skills
- Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Demonstrated commitment to human rights, family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful practices. Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
How to apply:Applications are welcome until 6:00 pm on March 31, 2026.You are also requested to include the contact details for at least 3 professional references in your CV.Safeguarding and ProtectionPathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting and checks. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesPathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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