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Job Title ⇒ Health Assistant Fresher Jobs
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Organization ⇒ International Rescue Committee IRC
Duty Station ⇒ Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Health Project Officer
About US ⇒
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods
are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control
of their future. It was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has
been working in Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict
zones where tens of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million
displaced. Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home
and looking to rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and
children from violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and
encouraging education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and
helping communities promote peace and long-term development.
Job Summary ⇒ Under the supervision of the Health Project Officer, the
Health Assistant will support the implementation of the project aimed at
contributing to polio eradication by enhancing surveillance for Acute
Flaccid Paralysis AFP among the communities residing close to the South
Sudan/Uganda border and in the refugee settlements in Lamwo district. S/HE
will directly implement the community AFP surveillance program in the district
and will work in close collaboration with the District Health team DHT and
other stakeholders. S/HE will provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring of
health facility staff especially in strengthening AFP case surveillance,
detection, and reporting. The Health Assistant will contribute to assessing
staff capacity needs in regard to AFP surveillance and reporting at health
Centre level, and coordinate all planned project trainings; and ensure that
review meetings are held on time. Will also support health workers in
compiling reports to the DHT. S/HE will contribute to the provision of
strategic and technical oversight of the project and to ensure the successful
implementation of a quality project. the Health Unit and community.
He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts and
community in the IRC
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
⇗ Support client follow-up for defaulting of childhood immunizations
⇗ Supervision and mentorships of VHTs within the catchment area
⇗ Keep key informants engaged and motivated
⇗ Support district to effectively conduct Community awareness creation on and
vigilance for AFP and health promotion activities both at health facility
level and community
⇗ Coordinate and conduct VHT weekly or monthly meetings and other activities
with district health team, and other stakeholders to avoid duplication of
services
⇗ Collect and compile monthly reports from supported HFs and any activity
reports or updates.
⇗ Collaborate with other LG Health staff in conducting active case search for
AFP at the health facilities and in the community.
⇗ Participate in and or support the process of AFP case detection,
investigation, and reporting. Maintain regular contact with the district
health team on all matters pertaining to the project
⇗ Provide regular feedback to the Health Project Officer on project
implementation
⇗ Represent IRC at relevant related health partnership and coordination
meetings
⇗ Assist in preparation of donor reports.
⇗ Participate in the development of project work plans and reviewing them on
a monthly basis with the DHT and Health Project Officer.
⇗ Implement Community Based Environmental Health Activities
⇗ Enforce Environmental Health Act, Regulations and By-laws
⇗ Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your
supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The applicant for the International Rescue Committee IRC Health Assistant
job should preferably hold a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or
its equivalent from a recognized institution.
⇗ Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals
Council.
⇗ At least three years’ experience working with community structures and
district health systems
⇗ Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and training in VPD
surveillance or IDSR is an added advantage
⇗ Computer literacy especially in MS office packages is a MUST
⇗ Proficiency in off-road riding with a valid class A license
⇗ Plans allocation of staff, funds and facilities to deliver on expected
outputs.
⇗ Able to define and attain targets within set timeframes
⇗ Able to appreciate and support change initiatives.
⇗ Enforcement of procedures that promote quality and standard health service
delivery
⇗ Communicates effectively by giving clear, concise, and accurate
information.
⇗ Results oriented with ability to assist the unit achieve its overall
objectives.
Please note ⇒ This position is open only to Ugandan nationals.
How to Apply ⇒
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply
online at the link below.
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Deadline 10 th November 2020

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