Jobs in Kampala Uganda Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Jobs in Kampala 3 Entry Level Health Offi Jobs in Kampala at Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) 3 Entry Level Health Offi Employment opportunities Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Job Title ⇒ Health Officer – COVID-19 Prevention and Response 3 Job
Opportunities Site ⇒ ugandajobss.blogspot.com
Organization ⇒ Uganda Red Cross Society URCS
Duty Station Uganda
Grade UR 5
Reports to ⇒ Operations Manager, COVID-19 Prevention and Response
About US
Uganda Red Cross Society URCS is the leading National Humanitarian
Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement.
Job Summary ⇒ Since March 2020, when COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed in
Uganda, Uganda Red Cross Society URCS has been supporting prevention and
response efforts in the key pillars of risk communication & social
mobilization; and surveillance including community based surveillance and
screening at border points of entry. In a bid to strengthen the COVID-19
operations, URCS is seeking a health officer to be based in the field to
supervise volunteers in the implementation of activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
⇗ Supporting URCS branches in the development of work plans and monitoring
the implementation of COVID-19 risk communication & social mobilization
activities in the districts;
⇗ Supervising the implementation of COVID-19 prevention and response
interventions in the districts/branches;
⇗ Collaborating with branch management, volunteers and stakeholders in
support of improved management of health emergencies in communities;
⇗ Coordinating and linking the program implementation issues between the
districts, branches and headquarters.
⇗ Supervise the Implementation of COVID-19 risk communication, social
mobilization and community engagement; and community based surveillance in the
communities within the districts of implementation in line with approved work
plans and budgets;
⇗ Supervise URCS volunteer engagements at the border crossing points
screening, disinfection of trucks, risk communication
⇗ Ensure that standard operating procedures SOPs and protocols for risk
communication, social mobilization and community engagement; and surveillance
are adhered to by URCS volunteers and staff.
⇗ In liaison with the health department, ensure all volunteers have and
correctly use appropriate protective wear all the time.
⇗ Provide technical support to build capacity of URCS branch managers and
volunteers in effective community engagement and accountability CEA
approaches;
⇗ Support the branch and communities in emergency preparedness initiatives
and contingency planning to respond to epidemic outbreaks;
⇗ Effectively represent URCS in the District Taskforce DTF and other
relevant partner meetings in the district.
⇗ Work with the district task force and other stakeholders to regularly
assess community needs and strategize for effective response.
⇗ Make requisitions for activity implementation and prepare periodic activity
reports- weekly, monthly, quarterly in line with program work plan and donor
requirements;
⇗ Perform any other duties assigned to you, as may be required by the line
supervisor/s.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
⇗ The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences
Medicine, Nursing, Public /Community Health or a related field from a
reputable institution;
⇗ Post Graduate qualification in Public Health will be an added advantage.
⇗ One year of related experience in implementation of Public Health programs;
⇗ Working experience at field level with a recognized Organization with
expertise in health and/or emergencies response;
⇗ Experience in implementation of projects in multi-stakeholders’
environment;
⇗ Experience working with local leaders at district, Sub county and village
levels;
⇗ Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills in the public
health aspects of infectious disease surveillance,
⇗ prevention and control; and epidemic preparedness and response;
⇗ Proven ability to multi-task across various planning and implementation
processes
⇗ Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; ability to
compile and assimilate content in short time frames;
⇗ Ability to work across different actors, cultural contexts, technical areas
and bridge silos within the organization and with external partners;
⇗ A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks and to
maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
⇗ Analytical Skills
⇗ Data analysis and reporting skills
⇗ Public speaking and presentation
⇗ Budgeting and budget monitoring
⇗ Networking, alliance building and stakeholder management.
⇗ Negotiation skills.
⇗ Good team player
How to Apply
Please send your filled application form, Download Here
]https//www.redcrossug.org/images/jobs2020/6URCSApplicationTemplateHealthOfficer.doc
and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled
application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed or
hand delivered, and or by post to
The Secretary General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Email vacancies@redcrossug.org
Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the
outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red
Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender
balance in its establishment.
Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be
contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline Monday 13 th July 2020 at 500pm
Send your Application Through
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Email⇒vacancies@redcrossug.org
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