MDR-TB Coordinator

The Ministry of Health (MoH) received funding from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) as well as build strong, resilient systems for health to tackle current and new emerging threats.

The Ministry of Health therefore seeks to invite suitably qualified Candidates to fill positions on the Global Fund Program.

Job Purpose:

The jobholder will serve as Coordinator planning for MDR-TB by providing technical guidance and ensure smooth implementation of MDR TB activities at all levels.

Responsibilities

• This role offers supportive supervision to Health workers to conduct MDR TB Surveillance.
• Ensures TB Health Workers and IPs capacity is built in relation to the program, communities are mobilized and sensitized for MDR TB prevention and Patient management and for PMDT, organize TWIG meetings, review guidelines, lead in Surveillance data, operation research and develop strategies.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding;
• MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution
• A postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology or Community health or Health Services Management or medicine in any area of specialization or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution
• A certificate in management of Tuberculosis is an added advantage

Experience

• At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should be at a level of senior medical officer or its equivalent.
• Proven experience in within DR-TB units, treatment, care, and program management, often in non-profit or public health sectors.
• Current registration with relevant professional bodies

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

How to Apply

All applications for the above positions should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, KAMPALA. (and should be hand delivered to Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry in Room A.102, between 8.00 am — 5.00 pm working days) to be received not later than Monday 22nd June, 2026.

Please note that:

• All applications should bear the title of the post being applied for.
• Applicants should include their telephone and mail contacts on their application forms.
• Only successful Candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants should attach the following to their applications:
• Application letter
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae showing three referees
• Copies of academic papers
• Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vitae.
• Any period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience.
• Copy of National Identity Card

Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts and Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the interviews.