Vacancy title:
Data Scientist

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Health (MOH)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

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. The summary of the positions is as indicated below. Detailed job descriptions can be accessed

Job Purpose

The Data Scientist serves as the technical officer for enterprise-level data science analytics and forecasting. You will ensure data-driven decision-making for public health initiatives across the health sector by providing insights and supporting data engineering and management efforts.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must hold Applicants should be Ugandans holding:

• An Honours Bachelor Degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Science, Software engineering and Computer Engineering, Information Security, Business Computing, Statistics, Telecom engineering, electrical engineering or Science (with focus on computer science, mathematics).
• A Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, or Public Health Informatics or related field from a recognized University/Institution.

Experience

• At least 6-years of working experience as in Government or, an equivalent level of Data Scientist, health statistics work experience from a reputable organization. Three (3) of which must demonstrate working in data science specific roles.
• National level Experience in digital health and information systems, especially in national scale deployment and maintaining digital health and health information systems plus experience in donor funded projects and public sector is an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

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 Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Please note that:

• All applications should bear the title of the post being applied for.
• Applicants should include their telephone and 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 Vita showing three referees.
• Copies of academic papers.
• Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vita. 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.

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