Job Title: Mobilization Volunteer (2 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Site Team Leader
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
About CDC / PEPFAR Project:
IDI received funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)/PEPFAR, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the
Kampala region of Uganda under the project: “Accelerating epidemic control in
Kampala region of Uganda through scale up of evidence based and high impact
interventions towards achievement of UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets.”
(CDC)/PEPFAR, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the
Kampala region of Uganda under the project: “Accelerating epidemic control in
Kampala region of Uganda through scale up of evidence based and high impact
interventions towards achievement of UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets.”
Job Summary: The
Mobilization Volunteer will work closely with the Assistant Mobilization
Officer to formulate, plan and implement the project’s mobilization strategy.
Mobilization Volunteer will work closely with the Assistant Mobilization
Officer to formulate, plan and implement the project’s mobilization strategy.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Actively
participate in the implementation of the demand creation plan for
SMC services amongst the communities in the VMMC Site catchment area - Adopt
the existing MOH SMC mobilization strategy to suit the assigned VMMC Site. - Participate
in the mobilization of clients for circumcision at the VMMC Site. - Participates
as a full member of the expanded VMMC team by communicating effectively
and liaising with other members of the interdisciplinary team - Participate
whenever requested to do so in other circumcision related duties as
required - On
behalf of IDI, will participate in the implementation of the
following strategies in the rollout of Safe Male Medical Circumcision:
·
Adopt and implement the MoH comprehensive SMC
communication strategy.
Adopt and implement the MoH comprehensive SMC
communication strategy.
·
Develop a brand name – emphasizing safety, no
pain and benefits of SMC
Develop a brand name – emphasizing safety, no
pain and benefits of SMC
·
Develop and disseminate SMC and HIV prevention
messages in appropriate languages targeting primary and secondary audiences in
the communities.
Develop and disseminate SMC and HIV prevention
messages in appropriate languages targeting primary and secondary audiences in
the communities.
·
Advocacy for SMC at national, district and
community level promoted.
Advocacy for SMC at national, district and
community level promoted.
·
Actively engage CBOs and health marketing
organizations to drum up support for SMC
Actively engage CBOs and health marketing
organizations to drum up support for SMC
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI) Mobilization Volunteer job opportunity should
preferably hold a Diploma in
any field - At
least two years working experience in health care communication, advocacy,
sensitization and marketing - Previous
experience of working in a medical setting and some understanding of
HIV/AIDS Care programs is also an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
The Manager Human Resources,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 31st May 2017
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