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Volunteer Public Health Officer job at Medical Teams International | Apply Now
Are you looking for Volunteer jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Volunteer Public Health Officer job at Medical Teams International
About the Organisation
Medical Teams International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to those affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality medical care in underserved regions, Medical Teams International is recognized for its commitment to transforming lives and responding quickly to health crises around the world. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through challenging and rewarding opportunities, with flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
Founded in the early 1980s, Medical Teams International has evolved from a small grassroots initiative to a global organization, working in over 70 countries. Through a combination of skilled healthcare teams, partnerships, and a focus on sustainable health solutions, the organization continues to provide critical medical services, including trauma care, maternal health, and disease prevention. Medical Teams International's core values of compassion, excellence, and integrity guide its mission and operations, ensuring a continued focus on improving the health and dignity of vulnerable populations. The organization is committed to corporate social responsibility, engaging in advocacy and supporting community development initiatives that improve access to healthcare worldwide. To learn more, visit their website at www.medicalteams.org.
Hoima, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Volunteer Public Health Officer job at Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International
Job Description
Job Title: Volunteer Public Health Officer
Organisation: Medical Teams International
Duty Station: Hoima, Uganda
Job Summary:
Responsible for participating in community health education and mobilization activities and helping build strong linkages between community and the health facility. Oversee the complaints and feedback mechanisms in place to ensure accountability to affected populations
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The volunteer Public Health Officer will serve and perform the following duties:
Participating in community education activities that equip the community with knowledge on nutrition, WASH, HIV/AIDS, IPC, EPI, family planning, obstetric fistulas and disease outbreaks
Maintain relationships with community partners and coordinate local level activities that support community health
Carry out home visits to identify health needs, provide health education and follow up on clients; make referrals to appropriate MTI department
Link the community to the health facility through regular feedback
Attend training on community health topics led by the Public Health Officer and replicate training in the community
Support the Public Health Officer in conducting disease surveillance
Collect data and submit to supervisor as per schedule
Other duties as assigned
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in public health
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council
Valid practising license from Professional Council
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health science with proven experience in health care may be preferred
Master’s degree in public health, health service management, epidemiology or equivalent is an added advantage
3 years of experience implementing public health activities
Experience working with INGOs and in humanitarian setting
Preferred:
In-depth understanding of health system, Health information system such as DHIS2, HIS, etc is an added advantage+
Previous experience in outbreak preparedness and response is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilitites
Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of public health interventions including EPI, HIV/AIDS, WASH, nutrition and family planning
Knowledge of community engagement methods and complaints management, including sensitive feedback
Skills:
Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal.
Skilled in conducting disease surveillance activities and implementing actions to control outbreaks.
Skilled in developing relationships to strengthen social support networks and using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of healthcare needs.
Skilled in data analysis and writing reports.
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Abilities:
Keen interest to mentor others
Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
Ability to build relationships and work with stakeholders on multiple levels
Committed to high ethical standards.
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
