Quality Improvement Officer
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 25, 2026 |
| Category | Management NGO Quality Assurance |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Background
Adara Development (Uganda) is part of the Adara Group — a global development organization with a bold mission: to bridge the worlds of business and people living in extreme poverty. For over 27 years, Adara Development (Uganda) has delivered long-term, high-impact programs in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Quality Improvement Officer will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
- Supporting the design, implementation and monitoring of quality improvement
- Applying 5S-QI-CQI-TQM methodologies, strengthening capacity building, enhancing monitoring and evaluation systems, promoting data-driven decision making and contributing to operational research
- Aiming to improve service delivery, health outcomes and sustainability of quality care
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a medical or health-related field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or relevant field is a strong advantage
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in health systems, clinical mentorship or similar.
- Experience working with district health and facility QI teams with strong skills in mentorship.
- Experience preparing technical documents such as abstracts, case studies, learning briefs preferably within MNCH or QI
- Familiarity with Uganda’s health sector policies, standards and guidelines.
Applying Instructions
Interested people who meet the above criteria should submit their applications by 6 March 2026. The Adara Group has strong recruitment procedures to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with the children on our programs. The successful applicant must complete a criminal history check and sign safeguarding and child protection codes of conduct.