Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
- Certificate in Public Health or Environmental Health Science or equivalent is preferred
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing combined with training in Public Health will also be considered
- 2 years of experience implementing public and environmental health drives
- Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of public health interventions including EPI, HIV/AIDS, WASH, nutrition, family planning and outbreak prevention and response
- Knowledge of behavior change methods
SKILLS
- Skilled in developing relationships to strengthen social support networks and using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of healthcare needs
- Skilled in presenting information to a group
- Skilled in data analysis and writing reports
- Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Skilled in ridding
ABILITIES
- Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
- Committed to high ethical standards
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
This position requires work at health facilities and in communities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
NOTE:
- The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
- Medical Teams International is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.
- Medical Teams International Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, Medical Teams International Uganda DOES NOT retain any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization. Please note that under NO circumstances shall Medical Teams International Uganda be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of fraudsters and other false agents