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Job Title:    Site VMMC Mobiliser  

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.

Job Summary:  The Site VMMC Mobiliser will participate in community mobilisation activities for SMC, disseminate SMC &HIV Prevention messages, implement demand creation plans for SMC services as well as support adoption of SMC mobilisation strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan, design and oversee the implementation of community mobilization and demand creation activities for VMMC services in the assigned site.
• Develop and disseminate SMC and HIV prevention messages in appropriate local languages.
• Participate in the implementation of the community mobilization and demand creation plan for VMMC services.
• Work with team members to ensure the set targets for the site are achieved.
• Participate in the implementation of the demand creation plan for SMC services amongst the communities in the targeted sites.
• Adopt the existing MOH SMC mobilization strategy to suit the different project sites.
• Support the development of a brand name – emphasizing safety, no pain and benefits of SMC
• Develop and disseminate SMC and HIV prevention messages in appropriate languages targeting primary and secondary audiences in the communities.
• Promote advocacy for SMC in the site catchment areas

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, social sciences, Mass communication or related field.
• Three years of proven working experience in mobilizing communities to utilize health services.
• At least two years of experience managing community mobilization teams
• Excellent oral and computer presentation skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Possession of key personal competences in Team and communication skills, networking and partnership skills.
• Experience in mobilization for SMC will be an added advantage.
• Experience of working in a medical setting, knowledge of the local language (Madi, Kakwa, Alur, Lugbara) and some understanding of HIV/AIDS is highly desirable

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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