Adara Development (Uganda) is part of the Adara Group — a global development organisation with a bold mission: to bridge the worlds of business and people living in extreme poverty. For over 27 years, Adara Development (Uganda) has delivered long-term, high-impact programs in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH).
Location: Based at Kiwoko Hospital, Nakaseke District, Uganda
Employment status: Full-time, ongoing contract
Reports to: Director of Impact
About the Role
The Knowledge Sharing Manager leads Adara’s Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) knowledge sharing function, ensuring evidence, learning and innovation from our programmes are translated into practical insights that strengthen systems, improve programme quality, and influence policy and practice beyond Adara.
This role drives a strategic, impact-focused approach to knowledge sharing, working closely with clinical, programme, RMEL and communications teams to embed learning into organisational processes and external engagement.
You will lead the development of high-quality knowledge products and learning resources, support effective dissemination to diverse audiences, and strengthen partnerships that advance sector learning and collaboration. The role also plays a key part in positioning Adara as a trusted contributor to maternal and newborn health knowledge and quality improvement in Uganda and globally.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in public/global health, health communications, knowledge management, international development or a related field (clinical background advantageous).
- At least 5 years’ experience in knowledge sharing, programme learning, RMEL, health communications, quality improvement or similar fields.
- Proven experience developing high-quality knowledge products and translating technical information for diverse audiences.
- Experience in international development and/or the health sector, preferably in low-resource settings.
- Demonstrated experience supporting learning, evidence use, dissemination and external engagement, including with government, academic or development partners.
- Experience contributing to research dissemination, publications or conferences, and familiarity with digital knowledge platforms or learning tools is desirable.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, practical insights.
- Strong understanding of maternal and newborn health and/or quality of care in low-resource settings.
- Highly collaborative, with strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working across multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams, with a proactive learning mindset.
- Alignment with Adara’s values and commitment to equity, locally led approaches and improving outcomes for women, newborns and children.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools, and willingness to meet safeguarding requirements.
job description
Please read the detailed Job Description with Adara’s Cultures and Values found here.
questions
If you have any questions about the role, please contact careers@adaragroup.org
The Adara Group has strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programmes. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal history check and sign safeguarding and child protection codes of conduct before commencing employment.
Applications will close on Friday 3rd of July.