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Job Title:  Project Officer – Health and Nutrition (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Paramount Research Triangle Consortium (RTC)

Duty Station: Bukwo, Bulambuli, Kapchorwa and Kween, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager

About the Company:

Paramount Research Triangle Consortium (RTC) Uganda often referred as Research Triangle Consortium (RTC) is a non-profit organization that mobilizes resources, builds relationships, and implements strategic community development initiatives geared towards improving the standards of living among socio-economic communities so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. We work to improve the well-being of people and the planet through research, education, service, and advocacy.

Job Summary:   The PO Health & Nutrition will be responsible for supporting all health and nutrition activities within the Project Districts. In addition to the specific duties outlined below, they will be responsible for providing technical support and supervision to the Village Health Volunteer Teams; contributing to reporting and data collection; initiating leading monitoring visits to supported facilities; and providing technical input, writing and budgetary input for program design.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Product 1: Program delivery

• Work closely with the Program Manager to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
• Help with activity verification and monitoring (stock and program quality) at supported sub-counties to ensure smooth, high-quality program implementation
• Implement/ train Cascade lead volunteers/mothers.
• Participate in conducting situational analysis and other M&E activities as necessary under the guidance of the Program Manager.
• Ensure diagnosis and treatment of mothers and under-fives is based on standard procedures (national and international guidelines)
• Actively participate in the identification and management of any disaster or epidemics.
• Build the capacity of community volunteers through proper coaching and training.

Product 2: Coordination and reporting

• Facilitate coordination meetings, advocacy meetings and awareness raising sessions at the community level, together with community health teams/volunteers.
• Prepare project weekly and monthly work plans.
• Develop concepts for activities, collect and compile project data regularly to submit to the Program Manager, including case studies, success stories and photographs.
• Provide regular updates on inventory of medical and non-medical items supported by the project (information/data collected through monitoring visits).
• Attend external meetings if/when assigned to represent Paramount RTC.
• Provide inputs for donor requirements for data collection and reporting for health and nutrition grants in the targeted Districts.
• Ensure the quality of data through proper entry, cleaning and regular checking and use the data for action on the site.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health-related sector, Food science, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture and relevant work experience.
• A post graduate in project planning or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience working in communities with Health and Nutrition practices and experience.  Previous work in a development or Humanitarian context is an added advantage.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.  Knowledge of the local language is a must (Kubsabiny)

Competencies

• Working knowledge of implementing multi-sectoral developmental projects
• Demonstrated interpersonal and mobilization skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to instruct and work with children, families, volunteers and community leaders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret sponsor written documents
• Knowledge and sensitivity to gender equality, ethnic minority issues in confidential situations
• Good computer skills with MS office and proven documentation and report writing skills
• Ability to learn new concepts/ideas and willingness to work and live in a rural community environment
• A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are advised to address applications to The Human Resource Manager, PRTC on Email: recruitment-prtc@rtcuganda.org. Clearly state the position you are applying for in the Subject line and submit only electronic copies in a single PDF file not more than 20MB of an application letter, a 3-page CV, contact telephone numbers, certified copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, and names/contact details of three referees.

Deadline: 30th August, 2024 by 5:30pm.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates for interviews shall be informed on phone or Email. We thank all the applicants for their interest in the positions. If you do not hear from us within One Week, consider your application unsuccessful.

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