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• Work
  with DHT and Community Development Office to strengthen community based
  structures that will create demand for health and nutrition service,
  strengthen client appointment and tracking systems at the supported health
  facilities; support the functionality of CHEWS, VHTs, MNCH Peer Mothers,
  Adolescent champions, Male action groups and Family support groups within
  the supported districts
• Support
  the successful implementation of the community referral system including
  the use of transport vouchers, Motorcycles and Vehicle Ambulances;
  strengthen the use of quality improvement approaches in the referral and
  linkage system and other community activities
• Actively
  participate in Co-ordination Meetings and related forums with other NGOs,
  CBOs implementing community actions at district level. With DHT and
  Facility in charges, support planning for and implementation of integrated
  outreaches at district level.
• Together
  with the DHT, train and Mentor health workers on Ministry of Health tools
  and processes for linkages and referrals and support DHOs and District
  biostatistician to ensure that all data on community interventions are
  properly and timely reported on monthly basis and the same is accurately
  and timely fed into District Health Information System (DHIS2).
• Ensure
  proper documentation of work done achievements realized, lessons learnt,
  and best practice throughout the program implementation.

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work and
  Social Administration, Community Development, Community Health,
  Development Studies or related courses.
• Possession
  of postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Sociology or Community
  Health would be an added advantage.
• At
  least three years’ experience in HIV/TB/MNH/Malaria/Nutrition related
  community work with Government Institution or NGOs involved in community
  work.
• Excellent
  communication skills and strong inter-personal skills
• Ability
  to work in a multi-disciplinary team with frequent travel to the field.
• Excellent
  computer skills.
• Knowledge
  of the relevant Uganda national health policies, strategies and
  structures.
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English and a working knowledge of Luo.

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