Fresher Health Assistant US NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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Job Title:  Health Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station:  Uganda

Reports to: Community Health Officer

 

About US:

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 Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for hygiene and sanitation at the Health Unit and community. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts 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 Environmental Health Activities.
  • Account for allocated resources.
  • Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Health Inspector and or Community Health 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 biweekly meetings with the VHTs.
  • Conduct health education and health promotion both at health facility level, reception center and Community.

Communication/Reporting

  • Provide regular feedback on community activities.
  • Assist in preparation of donor reports.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Health Assistant job must hold a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A diploma is an added advantage.
  • At least two years of work experience, with field experience in a health and nutrition project implementation.
  • Must be registered and licensed with the relevant professional council.
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid driving permit class A is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of public health interventions including EPI, HIV/AIDS, WASH, nutrition, family planning and outbreak prevention and response.
  • Knowledge of behavior change methods.
  • Skilled in developing relationships to strengthen social support networks and using behavior change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of healthcare needs.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 27th April 2022

 

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