Job Title: EVD Program Assistant – KCCA (25 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
FHI 360 is an international non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
Job Summary: The EVD assistants will work closely with the EVD program officers attached to their respective divisions to support post EVD recovery activities at private for-profit health facilities and drug shops. The EVD assistants will have the following
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the EVD program officers to organize in person cluster level CMEs for the PFP health providers across the 5 divisions of Kampala.
- Conduct targeted follow-on post outbreak IPC assessments and mentorships for healthcare workers.
- Work closely with the EVD program officers to organize cluster-level advocacy and harvest meetings for the PFP health providers across the 5 divisions of Kampala.
- Actively participate and engage private for-profit health providers on virtual IPC private sector learning platforms.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a basic diploma or bachelor’s degree in medicine, Nursing, or Midwifery. Experience in public health interventions will be an added advantage.
- At least two years of work experience in public health program implementation
- Experience and or knowledge on Uganda’s EVD response, public sector and private sector health systems will be of added advantage.
- Ability to work with and understand health data and health management information systems, including presentation of data in creative ways.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with health facility and division teams.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified individuals should submit their applications with CV, and copies of Academic Certificates to: Uganda.procurement@fhi360.org Please indicate the title “EVD Program Assistant – KCCA” in the subject line. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 20th May 2023