Senior Medical Rehabilitation Ofiicer

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), under the National Child Disability
Assistance Programme NCDAP invites suitable applicants to fill the positions below, to complement the existing National, Regional and District level expertise
in disability.

1. One (1) Senior Medical Rehabilitation Ofiicer

2. One (1) Senior Social Protection Inclusion Officer

3. One (1) Senior Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer

4. One (1) Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer.

5. One (1) Disability Inclusion offcer.

6. One (1)  Audiologist

7. One (1) Ophthalmologist

8. One (1) Occupational Therapist.

9. One (1) Phsychiatrist

10. One (1) Speech and Language Therapist

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Certified Transcripts, to Email: ncdap@mglsd.go.ug not later than 17: 00hrs on Friday  22nd   May, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Details of the job
descriptions are attached, and can be accessed by clicking the button below to download the PDF. Eligible Persons with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply.

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street,
P.O. Box 7136, KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
Email: ncdap@mglsd.go.ugTo provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation and quality assurance in disability screening, assessment, medical rehabilitation including assistive technologies, management referral systems, case management, and coordination of disability rehabilitation stakeholders for improved outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Providing technical guidance in child disability screening, functional assessment, disability severity categorization, and referral systems.

Providing leadership in the design and implementation of multi-level and multi-stakeholder rehabilitation interventions for Persons with Disabilities

Guiding in the development, review and evaluation of disability management standards/operational approaches for different stakeholders (parents/guardians, centers, schools, Health facilities, rehabilitation experts, MIS experts, among other duty bearers).  Developing and operationalizing a comprehensive multi-sectorial 4 partnership/referral framework for public and private rehabilitation service providers at different levels, for timely access to appropriate services by Persons with Disabilities.

Capacity building of relevant Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Local Governments and Civil Society including Child Homes/Centers, in terms of their critical roles in disability screening, assessment and rehabilitation for timely reporting and better outcomes.

Conducting and implementing operational research on different disability prevention and rehabilitation approaches, including emerging disabling conditions and cost-effective rehabilitation approaches per category of disability.

Guiding on integration of disability prevention and rehabilitation indicators in the different reporting frameworks in line with MOH and WHO standards

Designing and implementing a risk management plan in the disability screening, assessment, referral and case management framework

Mobilizing resources to supplement on the disability assessment and rehabilitation requirements of the Programme

Mentoring staff at the Ministry and Local Government levels in the cost effective and quality disability screening, assessment and case management for improved outcomes Supplementing on the technical expertise to execute the Ministry’s mandate of championing disability inclusion and reasonable accommodation frameworks across Government.

Any other task as assigned Qualifications  Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Masters qualification in any of the following: Public Health or Pediatrics, is a must.

Post graduate qualification in disability studies is an added advantage Experience

At least 10 years of professional experience in child health related work.

This must include a minimum of 5 years’ verifiable experience treating children with disabilities or rehabilitation programmed for children with disabilities

Evidence on disability rehabilitation work experience (links, pictures, reports, etc.) Should be attached as part of the application documents.

5 Competencies

Strong technical skills in rehabilitation and child disability.

Coaching and Capacity Building.

Disability screening and assessment protocols

Social protection for Persons with Disabilities

Data use, analysis, and evidence-based planning.

Policy and programme development.

Stakeholder coordination and partnership management.