The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda is offering one (1) internship opportunity supported by the SHEDS project in partnership with the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The intern will participate in real-world, data-driven health research projects while building practical skills.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF document including:
Certified academic transcripts or a stamped testimonial if pending graduation.
Copy of UACE results.
Two reference letters on institutional letterhead from academic referees.
Statement of motivation (max 1500 words).
Updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will only accept one application per individual.
Application deadline is 5th August 2026
Assist with installing and configuring server software and hardware under supervision.
Support in managing network servers and technology tools, learning from senior administrators.
Help in setting up accounts for new ACE HPC users as guided by the systems team.
Provide first-line technical support to ACE HPC users and escalate issues when needed.
Monitor system performance and support maintenance tasks alongside senior staff.
Participate in troubleshooting system issues and outages as part of the support team.
Assist in implementing security measures, including access controls, backups, and firewalls.
Contribute to upgrading systems with new releases and models, under staff supervision.
Learn and develop expertise in training staff on new technologies (e.g., Slurm), with mentorship.
Help build and maintain internal documentation, including wikis, manuals, and IT policies.
Attend cyberinfrastructure and change request meetings for exposure and note-taking.
Provide IT technical support during workshops, assisting bioinformatics lecturers and trainers.
Undertake other assigned duties, contributing to the smooth operation of ACE systems and activities.
The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda is offering one (1) internship opportunity supported by the SHEDS project in partnership with the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The intern will participate in real-world, data-driven health research projects while building practical skills.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF document including:
Certified academic transcripts or a stamped testimonial if pending graduation.
Copy of UACE results.
Two reference letters on institutional letterhead from academic referees.
Statement of motivation (max 1500 words).
Updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will only accept one application per individual.
Application deadline is 5th August 2026
The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda is offering one (1) internship opportunity supported by the SHEDS project in partnership with the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The intern will participate in real-world, data-driven health research projects while building practical skills.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF document including:
Certified academic transcripts or a stamped testimonial if pending graduation.
Copy of UACE results.
Two reference letters on institutional letterhead from academic referees.
Statement of motivation (max 1500 words).
Updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will only accept one application per individual.
Application deadline is 5th August 2026
About the project:
The Local Partner Health Services–TB and Urban Health (LPHS–TB & Urban Health) Activity is a six-year Cooperative Agreement (2021–2027) implemented by the Infectious Diseases Institute Limited (IDIL) in partnership with The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) and six other civil society organizations. The Activity supports the Government of Uganda’s National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) in reducing the country’s TB burden and strengthening integrated urban health services in Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono districts, as well as drug-resistant TB treatment hospitals nationwide. The Activity aims to achieve 90% TB case detection and treatment success by 2027, aligning with the U.S. Government and WHO End TB Strategy milestones. Its objectives focus on improving screening and detection, enhancing treatment outcomes, strengthening facility and community systems, and building national and sub-national technical capacity for sustainable, high-impact service delivery.
Job Summary
The Data Officer Locum will support health facilities and district teams to ensure the accurate, complete, and timely collection, reporting, and use of TB and urban health data in line with national HMIS guidelines and project requirements. The role focuses on promoting routine and digital reporting systems, including HMIS tools, eAfya, eRegistry, DHIS2, the electronic Case-Based Surveillance System (eCBSS), maternal and perinatal audit trackers, and X-ray data management systems.
Under the supervision of the MEL Specialist, the Data Officer Locum will mentor health facility staff on data documentation and collection, support routine reporting cycles, maintain project data trackers, and contribute to data entry, cleaning, analysis, sharing, and use. The role will also support performance monitoring and promote data-driven quality improvement across project-supported health facilities.
Software Development Assistant is an entry-level software development role that assists the development team with all aspects of software design and coding. The primary purpose is to learn the codebase, attend design meetings, write basic code, fix bugs, and assist the Software Developer / Software Development Manager in all design-related tasks.
The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda is offering one (1) internship opportunity supported by the SHEDS project in partnership with the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The intern will participate in real-world, data-driven health research projects while building practical skills.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF document including:
Certified academic transcripts or a stamped testimonial if pending graduation.
Copy of UACE results.
Two reference letters on institutional letterhead from academic referees.
Statement of motivation (max 1500 words).
Updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will only accept one application per individual.
Application deadline is 5th August 2026
The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE) Uganda is offering one (1) internship opportunity supported by the SHEDS project in partnership with the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The intern will participate in real-world, data-driven health research projects while building practical skills.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF document including:
Certified academic transcripts or a stamped testimonial if pending graduation.
Copy of UACE results.
Two reference letters on institutional letterhead from academic referees.
Statement of motivation (max 1500 words).
Updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will only accept one application per individual.
Application deadline is 5th August 2026