ABOUT THE ROLE

The Programs Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across Nama Health Impact’s programs. Working closely with the Executive Director, the role holder will drive program quality, build staff capacity, strengthen partner relationships, and ensure robust monitoring and reporting systems are in place to demonstrate impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership & Implementation

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all health programs across Mukono and Buikwe Districts.
• Design and scale innovative, evidence-based community health interventions aligned with organizational strategy.
• Ensure programs are implemented on time, within scope, and in line with donor requirements.

Team Management & Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor program staff and Community Health Workers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Coordinate across program teams to ensure integrated, efficient service delivery.
• Identify training needs and support professional development initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Establish and maintain robust M&E systems to track program progress and measure health impact.
• Prepare high quality, timely narrative and data reports for management, donors, and partners.
• Use data and learning to continuously improve program design and delivery.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Strengthen and maintain strategic collaborations with government health authorities, implementing partners, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Nama Health Impact at meetings, forums, and technical working groups.
• Support resource mobilization by contributing to grant proposals and donor communications.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program management within the health or development sector, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating community health programs.
• Strong ability to lead diverse, multi disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing donor reports and program documentation.
• Proficiency in M&E frameworks and data management tools.

Desirable

• Experience working with Community Health Workers or within Uganda’s community health system.
• Familiarity with digital health tools (e.g., CommCare, DHIS2).
• Experience in mental health, maternal health, or integrated community case management programs.
• Understanding of Uganda’s health policy landscape and district health systems.

Personal Attributes

• Deep passion for community health, equity, and Universal Health Coverage.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all health programs across Mukono and Buikwe Districts.
• Design and scale innovative, evidence-based community health interventions aligned with organizational strategy.
• Ensure programs are implemented on time, within scope, and in line with donor requirements.
• Supervise and mentor program staff and Community Health Workers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Coordinate across program teams to ensure integrated, efficient service delivery.
• Identify training needs and support professional development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain robust M&E systems to track program progress and measure health impact.
• Prepare high quality, timely narrative and data reports for management, donors, and partners.
• Use data and learning to continuously improve program design and delivery.
• Strengthen and maintain strategic collaborations with government health authorities, implementing partners, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Nama Health Impact at meetings, forums, and technical working groups.
• Support resource mobilization by contributing to grant proposals and donor communications.

• Strong ability to lead diverse, multi disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing donor reports and program documentation.
• Proficiency in M&E frameworks and data management tools.
• Familiarity with digital health tools (e.g., CommCare, DHIS2).
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program management within the health or development sector, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating community health programs.
• Experience working with Community Health Workers or within Uganda’s community health system.
• Experience in mental health, maternal health, or integrated community case management programs.
• Understanding of Uganda’s health policy landscape and district health systems.