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Job Title:   Project Officer, Community Health

Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager

About the Company:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.

Job Summary:   The Project officer Community Health will contribute to the implementation of the One Health project according to agreed objectives and time scale. She/he will work towards sustaining existing partnerships with the project partners and with local partners composed of civil society actors, the private sector and the government at the relevant administrative levels, she/he drafts terms of reference, follows work plans and implements the project activities, supervises external consultants, follows the progress of project partners and monitors expenses. The Project Officer will work with the Project Manager for project related relations with public institutions, communications and administration related tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   In this regard, the Project Officer, Ecosystem Health will:

• Work with the project team to implement project activities as per the work plan.
• Support beneficiary groups in developing quarterly/monthly and weekly work plans.
• Support capacity strengthening and awareness raising about the project among beneficiary communities
• Ensure that WWF UCO implementing partners mainstream the WWF social policies on gender, human rights, inclusion of indigenous peoples, and poverty in their programmes.
• Support preparation, development and implementation of One Health (OH) plans with participation of all stakeholders.
• Carry out training of local work teams/groups/individual communities and farmers for adoption of OH measures and practices.
• Participate in developing and implementation of training designs and modules, activity work plans and organize training programs from time to time in relation to the project implementation.
• Organize training sessions and exchange learning visits for farmers, counterparts and community members.
• Communicate and work with local health facilities and Community Health Workers to improve health and nutrition issues identified in the communities on a monthly basis.
• Conduct Health camps to ensure good health and prevent disease spillovers.
• Support District health departments and OH structures to fulfil their mandate in project areas of operation
• Support the collection and documentation of impact and success stories.
• Ensure that project implementation is in line with the existing ESSF guidelines and standards
• Conduct baseline assessment on community health parameters for OH monitoring.
• Provide a communication channel between the project, interest groups/ Village Health Teams and local governments.
• Advise beneficiaries on appropriate OH measures.
• Offer support during the distribution of materials and equipment for OH based PPR and maintain accurate records during supply, delivery and the entire distribution chain.
• Follow-up on commitments by local leaders on improvement of health services in target project locations.
• Mobilize communities to participate in relevant OH campaigns and celebrations.
• Participate/represent WWF in the health sector review meetings both at facility and sub county level
• Compile issues reports and position papers for sharing with relevant stakeholders at various levels.
• Engage Faith leaders in implementation of health activities and track cases addressed.
• Participate in providing training and awareness to focal points and communities on the project.
• Support the project to carry out accurate data gathering, processing, participate in timely analysis and reporting using standard scientific developed templates, tools, processes and systems.
• Write activity reports detailing activities conducted and submit reports to the programme staff periodically.
• Identify negative environmental impacts created by the project and propose appropriate mitigation measures in line with Landscape Mitigation Framework.
• Prepare appropriate, situational, monthly, quarterly progress reports on the project, in collaboration with local governments, Civil Society Organizations, local communities and project partners.
• Maintain and regularly update activity files and reports in the office
• Ensure timely accountability of activity funds.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, or a related field, with strong technical knowledge of occupational health (OH) issues.
• They should have at least three years experience in implementing community or public health initiatives, demonstrating the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams as a considerate team player.
• A good understanding of people-centered conservation initiatives and familiarity with relevant national and local stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Health, is essential.
• The candidate should be capable of developing and delivering public or community work with a focus on linking people, nature, and livelihoods.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with local governments, NGOs, and community groups is required, along with proficiency in standard word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer programs.
• Fluency in English, with strong written and oral communication skills, is a must, and the ability to communicate in a local language within the geographical area of work is preferred. Additionally, experience working with international NGOs, government agencies, or research institutions, along with familiarity with GIS and remote sensing tools for spatial analysis and mapping, is highly desirable.
• The candidate must also demonstrate adherence to WWF’s values of Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

How to Apply:

Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org

Deadline: 18th January 2025

NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce

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