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Kiryandongo, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile.
Job Title
Health Assistant job at International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Job Description
Under the supervision of Community Health & Surveillance Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for Community health, Infection prevention and control and Surveillance activities both at facility and community level. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts, reception Centre and community in the IRC supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement health activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field both at the health facility, health posts and in the community. The main purpose is to prevent and control the spread of diseases in the community.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implement community Based Community Health activities.
• Enforcement of the Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws.
• Account for allocated resources.
• Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health & Surveillance Officer.
• Carry out research activities.
• Compile quarterly sanitation data coverage for the catchment area.
• Conduct daily supervision of hygiene and sanitation for the catchment area.
• Compile and submit monthly community CBHIS.
• Supervise VHT activities within the Catchment area.
• Conduct bi-weekly meetings.
• Support client follow-up for defaulting clients especially TB and HIV, and where applicable supervise CB dots.
• Conduct health education and health promotion both at health facility level and Community.
• Communication/Reporting.
• Provide regular feedback on community activities of the program.
• Assist in preparation of donor reports.
• Support health facility and community MPOX response activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma/Certificate in Enrolled Nursing or enrolled Comprehensive Nursing or Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the relevant licensing Bodies.
Experience:
At least 2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health and nutrition project implementation.
Skills and Abilities:
• Computer skills
• Counselling skills
• Teaching/Facilitation skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Fraud is on the rise! Be aware of outside firms impersonating the IRC via phishing email, unofficial social media channels or 3rd party websites. We never charge fees or ask for money or banking information to apply for positions, nor do we ask sensitive personal information such as passport numbers or social security information as part of our interview process. If you suspect any fraudulent activities, please reach out to us at cybersecurity@rescue.org.
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