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Fresher Health Assistant US NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Title: Health Assistant (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of Community Health & Surveillance Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for Community health, Infection prevention and control and Surveillance activities both at facility and community level. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts, reception Centre and community in the IRC supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement health activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field both at the health facility, health posts and in the community. The main purpose is to prevent and control the spread of diseases in the community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement community Based Community Health activities.
- Enforcement of the Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws.
- Account for allocated resources.
- Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health & Surveillance Officer.
- Carry out research activities.
- Compile quarterly sanitation data coverage for the catchment area.
- Conduct daily supervision of hygiene and sanitation for the catchment area.
- Compile and submit monthly community CBHIS.
- Supervise VHT activities within the Catchment area.
- Conduct bi-weekly meetings.
- Support client follow-up for defaulting clients especially TB and HIV, and where applicable supervise CB dots.
- Conduct health education and health promotion both at health facility level and Community.
- Communication/Reporting.
- Provide regular feedback on community activities of the program.
- Assist in preparation of donor reports.
- Support health facility and community MPOX response activities.
- Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a Diploma/Certificate in Enrolled Nursing or enrolled Comprehensive Nursing or Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the relevant licensing Bodies.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health and nutrition project implementation.
Skills and Abilities:
- Computer skills
- Counselling skills
- Teaching/Facilitation skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 25th October 2024
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