Newborn Health Technical Officer job at Adara Development | Jobs in Uganda

Newborn Health Technical Officer Job at Adara Development – Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Newborn Health Technical Officer Employer: Adara Development (Uganda) Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Healthcare Location: Uganda Reports to: Newborn Health Manager Deadline: Friday, July 25, 2025

Job Summary

Adara Development Uganda is seeking a dedicated and experienced Newborn Health Technical Officer to support efforts in improving the quality, accessibility, and continuity of newborn health services across Uganda. The position plays a critical role in strengthening health systems and supporting evidence-based interventions that reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality. If you're passionate about healthcare and social justice, this is a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of newborns and families.

Key Responsibilities

Capacity Building and Clinical Mentorship

• Conduct facility-based and community newborn health training following national and Adara protocols.
• Assess facility-specific needs and create customized mentorship and training plans.
• Provide on-site coaching and bedside mentorship for care of sick, small, and healthy newborns.
• Coordinate learning and exposure visits for clinical skill-building.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and program reports.
• Evaluate training outcomes through assessments and support continuous learning for healthcare workers.
• Plan and conduct targeted continuing medical education sessions.

Health Systems Strengthening and Quality Improvement

• Assist facilities in implementing and sustaining newborn care standards.
• Participate in supervision visits and ensure follow-up actions based on data insights.
• Strengthen referral systems and use of newborn care documentation tools.
• Adapt the AdaraNewborn model to align with national MNCH strategies.

Monitoring, Learning, and Technical Contribution

• Document program activities, outcomes, and key learnings.
• Support accurate data collection and usage at health facilities.
• Collaborate with Adara’s RMEL (Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) team for data analysis and reporting.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and clinical audits for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Represent Adara in technical working groups, learning platforms, and conferences.
• Engage with Ministry of Health officials, district health teams, and partner organizations.
• Build strong relationships with community stakeholders and facility leaders.
• Secure support, alignment, and approvals for all program activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, or Public Health.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in neonatal care, ideally in a Neonatal Care Unit.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training and mentorship in newborn health.
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s national newborn and maternal health policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Luganda.
• Proficient in organizing, managing multiple tasks, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and spend extended time in rural health facilities.

Core Competencies

• Respect, accountability, and teamwork in all interactions.
• Self-motivated with excellent time and project management skills.
• Comfortable working in low-resource and rural environments.
• Flexible and responsive to changing healthcare needs and priorities.

Key Contacts

Internal: Adara Uganda team, Kiwoko Hospital staff, Adara Global Team (Australia) External: Health facility staff, Ministry of Health officials, programme partners, and community leaders.

About Adara Development

Adara Development is an international NGO working to improve health and education for people living in poverty. Adara has a long-standing commitment to maternal and newborn health in Uganda and implements high-impact programs in partnership with local facilities and government entities.

Safeguarding Notice

Adara is committed to child protection and safeguarding. Successful candidates will be required to undergo criminal background checks and sign the organization's safeguarding code of conduct.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about improving newborn health in Uganda, Click Apply Now Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications close on Friday, July 25, 2025. Explore more: Latest Healthcare Jobs in Uganda