25 Entry Level Community Health Supervisor Job Opportunities – Living Goods (LG)

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Organisation: Living Goods (LG)
Duty Station: Upcountry Locations (Eastern, and
Central (Outside of Kampala Regions)
About US:
Living Goods (LG) seeks to improve the lives of tens of
millions of underserved customers by revolutionizing the way community health
is delivered in the developing world.  To do this, Living Goods not only
grows its own business operations, but also dramatically magnifies its impact
through large-scale partnerships.  Living Goods supports networks of
‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to
improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products
like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook stoves, and
solar lights.
Background:
If you are a natural entrepreneur and leader who loves
working with people, creating an impact in health and selling life-saving
products, you could be Living Goods’ next Community Health Supervisor!  We are looking for public health, clinicians,
community health and Business Management professionals. Apply to join the Living
Goods Field Operations Team! Living Goods supports a network of over 2800
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Uganda who teach families in their communities
how to improve health and well-being while selling affordable, high-impact
products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook
stoves, and solar lights.
Job Summary:  As
part of the Community Health Management Team, you will play a key role in
supporting Community Health Workers (CHWs) to deliver high quality health care
to their communities and generate sales of critical products.  The Community Health Supervisor must be able
to motivate others, have strong business skills, and want to be part of a
cutting edge team that is setting the bar for how a social enterprise can
improve health impacts in a sustainable way. A prerequisite to this role is a
6-week paid Community Health Supervision Training Program, which will immerse
you in our community health care model. 
Successful graduates will have the opportunity to gain a full time role
as part of the Living Goods team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
CHWs Support and Motivation
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Motivate CHWs in-field to achieve health and
sales targets. Work to support strong performers, to increase effectiveness of
medium performers, and increase or remove poor performers.
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Ensure all CHWs are delivering impact in the
communities both through remote checks and through in-field checks (esp.
diagnosis and treatment)
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Implement marketing and promotional efforts to
support CHWs sales goals.
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Lead monthly In Service meeting of CHWs.
Operations Management
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Support the management of Branch financial
operations and ensure that the books balance:
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Cash matches sales on a daily basis.
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Support the management and maintenance of
inventory.
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Support operations to keep costs as low as
possible.
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Support the management of relations between
Living Goods and the implementing partner organizations.
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Work closely with the Ministry of Health and the
County Government.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
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The ideal candidate for the Living Goods Community
Health Supervisor job placement should have proven success as a CHW,
entrepreneur, business manager, or health professional.
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Clinical health degree or diploma preferred.
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Degree or Diploma in clinical, community or
Health related areas
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Degree or Diploma in Business related areas
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Two years of experience in health/community
related work
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Management experience a plus.
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Entrepreneurial spirit and drive for results.
·        
Exceptional natural leader with strong
interpersonal skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communications
skills, both in English and Luganda.
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Fluency in Lusoga, and Lugisu a plus.
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Ability to relocate up country a must.
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Ability and willingness to work extensively in
the field.
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Proficiency with Word and Excel and general
computer proficiency.
Compensation: A
competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including
health insurance, vacation, and a bonus opportunity. The opportunity to enter
an exciting career path within a fast and growing mission driven team.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply online at the web link below.
Deadline: 6th
July 2018
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