Job Title: Community Engagement Officer (Several Job Placements)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Community Specialist
About US:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences).
Job Summary: The Community Engagement Officer will provide technical and program oversight in the areas of strengthening community engagement and mobilization in the integrated health project activities including identifying and working with community resources persons, community leaders, CBOs, CSOs, PLHIV, and other community groups. In collaboration with community resource persons and community leaders, she/he will spearhead the formation and functionality of community peer groups that will contribute to increased demand, uptake, and utilization of the integrated health services in the districts of support. She/he will provide technical guidance in the development and implementation of activities that facilitate linkages and referrals linkage between and within communities and health facilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Social Science, Community Development, Nursing, or Public health.
- Related community health and postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Three to five years of experience in implementing community health integrated programs especially those related MNCH, HIV /AIDS, PMTCT, Malaria, SRH, TB.
- Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels;
- Skill in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs at the community level, strengthening community-facility linkages, psychosocial support, and integrating health service delivery into community structures.
- Experience in the formation and supporting the functionality of community support/peer groups.
- Knowledge of community structures and cultural practices in south western Uganda is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
- Good analytical skills and ability to support a cross-section frontline health and community workers
- Ability and willingness to reside in the project area with frequent travels to the field.
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; Manager Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre, strictly by email: [email protected]: Attach an Application Letter, CV, and copies of Certified Academic documents in one PDF Document.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment
process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 21st February 2022.
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