Role Specification & Details
About Infectious Diseases Institute
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a premier biomedical research, training, and clinical service institution situated within Makerere University College of Health Sciences in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to strengthening health systems and clinical care in Africa.
About This Role / Role Overview
The HIV and TB Program Lead is a core operational position at Infectious Diseases Institute, responsible for executing strategic responsibilities, maintaining high quality standards, and driving organizational success in Arua. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement industry best practices, and contribute directly to the long-term mission and growth objectives of Infectious Diseases Institute.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- •Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operational priorities and strategic objectives for HIV and TB Program Lead at Infectious Diseases Institute.
- •Manage productive working relationships with internal teams, department heads, and external stakeholders across Arua.
- •Develop clear operational work plans, performance benchmarks, and delivery milestones to achieve organizational goals.
- •Ensure strict compliance with internal policies, quality service standards, and Ugandan statutory regulations.
- •Prepare timely, detailed analytical reports, executive summaries, and performance presentations for leadership review.
- •Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend innovative, cost-effective solutions to enhance workflow efficiency.
- •Oversee the prudent allocation of departmental resources, operational assets, and assigned budgets.
- •Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture committed to integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Qualifications & Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Management, or a field relevant to the position.
- ✓At least 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience within a reputable organization in Uganda.
- ✓Demonstrated analytical thinking, organizational ability, and structured problem-solving skills.
- ✓Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with capacity to engage diverse professional audiences.
- ✓Proficiency in digital productivity suites (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and workflow platforms).
- ✓High level of personal integrity, professional discretion, and accountability.
Key Skills & Competencies
Project CoordinationCommunicationUganda Operations
Verified vacancy originally published on 2026-11-08. Discovered via verified recruitment channels.