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2 Medical / Public Health Officer Jobs – Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP)
Job Title: Medical / Public Health Officer (2 Positions)
Organisation: Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP) is recruiting for an upcoming multi-sectoral initiative focused on women’s participation in environmental peacebuilding, climate action, GBV/SGBV prevention, human rights protection, and environmental justice.
Job Summary: The Medical/Public Health Officer will support community health interventions, health promotion, disease prevention, referrals, and public-health awareness activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support community health assessments and outreach activities.
- Conduct health education and awareness sessions.
- Promote disease prevention, hygiene, sanitation, and healthy lifestyles.
- Support community-based health programmes.
- Identify health risks and facilitate appropriate referrals.
- Work with health facilities, local authorities, and community health structures.
- Support health screening and outreach activities where applicable.
- Maintain accurate records and reports of health activities.
- Support emergency preparedness and health-response activities.
- Promote inclusive access to health services for women, children, youth, and vulnerable groups.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation of health interventions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, or a related field, as applicable to the position.
- Relevant professional registration/licensing where required.
- Experience in community or public-health programming is an advantage.
- Strong health education, communication, and community-mobilisation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in field settings.
How to Apply:
Send the following:
- Cover Letter (Max. 1 Page)
- Curriculum Vitae (Max. 4 Pages)
- Academic Certificates
- Merge/Save documents in PDF format (e.g., CoverLetter_CV_JaneDoe_Position.pdf)
Subject Line: [Position Applied For] – [Your Full Name]
Addressed To: The Executive Director, ACODEP, P.O. Box 16123, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: advocate4commdevt2023
Deadline: 28th August 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24