IRC - Health Assistant – Bidibidi Jobs in Uganda
IRC - Health Assistant – Bidibidi Jobs in Uganda
Scope of Work: Under the supervision of Community Health Officer, the Health Assistant volunteers 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
Responsibilities & Outputs
Implement community Based Environmental Health Activities
Enforce environmental Health Act, Regulations and By-laws
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 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;
Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
Qualifications
Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
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
For more information and job application details, see; IRC - Health Assistant – Bidibidi Jobs in Uganda
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