Vacancy title:
Systems Administrator

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

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

Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Ministry of Health (MOH)
Ministry of Health (MOH) jobs in Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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

Responsibilities or duties

To manage the server, IT and network infrastructures in the program. The System Administrator will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical assistance to the Health Information division for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, planning, operation, and maintenance of digital health and health information systems and related infrastructure.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding
• An Honours Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software engineering and Computer Engineering, Information Security, Telecom engineering, electrical engineering or Science (with focus on computer science, mathematics)
• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• A professional Qualification in ITIL (Information technology infrastructure Library)
• Proficiency in Linux and Microsoft technologies.

Experience needed

• At least 7-years of working experience as in Government or, an equivalent level of systems administrator work experience from a reputable organization and national level in digital health and information systems, especially in national scale deployment and maintaining digital health and health information systems. experience in donor funded projects and public sector is an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• All applications should bear the title of the post being applied for.
• Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on their application forms.
• Only successful Candidates will be contacted.

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.

Click Here to Apply Now

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION