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Job Title:   District Officer (2 Job Opportunities)

Organization:  Malaria Consortium

Duty Station:   Uganda

About US:

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations specializing in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and underprivileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

Job Summary:  Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a District Officer (2 posts) to join our team in Moroto, Karamoja Region.

The post holder will also contribute to project documentation and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability. Through establishing close working relationships with district health authorities, health facilities and communities, the post holder will play a critical role in ensuring buy-in for and create ownership of the project from relevant local stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a First degree, or other technical qualification in healthcare, nursing, or public health and the relevant experience highlighted below.
• Experience of supporting the implementation of a public health intervention at district level
• Experience of supporting planning, community engagement and training in the context of a public health intervention
• Experience of supporting procurement and supply management in relation to a public health campaign
• Experiencing of compiling and quality assuring project reports, research, monitoring and evaluation data
• Good reading and writing skills in English and local Language.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexible and able to work establishing a new intervention in a challenging environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including district health authority staff, health facility staff, community leaders and SMC implementers
• Able to ride a motorbike – with more than 5 years’ driving experience and own a valid driving license

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Malaria Consortium should apply online at the link below

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