Senior Health Project Officer
Qualifications of Senior Health Project Officer:
- Location: Uganda
- Vacancy No: 58655
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IRC International Rescue Committee
- Deadline: 2025-07-04
Brief details about Senior Health Project Officer:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
Background:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kiryandongo, Kasese and Kampala.
The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements.
Job Overview/ Summary:
Under the supervision of the Health Manager, The Senior Health Officer will support the implementation of the project aimed at contributing to polio eradication by enhancing surveillance for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) among the communities residing close to the South Sudan/Uganda border and in the refugee settlements in Lamwo district. S/HE will directly implement the community AFP surveillance program in the district and will work in close collaboration with the District Health team (DHT) and other stakeholders. S/HE will provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring of health facility staffs especially in strengthening AFP case surveillance, detection, and reporting. The Senior Health Officer will contribute to assessing staff capacity needs regarding AFP surveillance and reporting at health Centre level and coordinate all planned project trainings; and ensure that review meetings are held on time. S/HE will also support health workers in compiling reports to the DHT. S/HE will contribute to the provision of strategic and technical oversight of the project and to ensure the successful implementation of a quality project. |
Specific roles:
1. Support host and settlement Health facilities to effectively conduct community awareness on and vigilance for AFP/VPDs and health promotion activities both at health facility level and in the community.
Primary Responsibilities |
Program Management and Development
Staff Supervision & Development
Grant Management and Reporting
Coordination & Representation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Other Duties
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Standards For Professional Conduct
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday July 4,2025
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have at least a Diploma in Clinical medicine and Public Health from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council
- At least three years’ experience working with community structures and district surveillance health systems
- Computer literacy especially in MS office packages is a MUST
- Proficiency in off-road riding with a valid class A license
- Effective communication, Interpersonal skills and good mobilization skills is a plus.
- Demonstrated capacity to attain high quality results within set timeframes. with minimal supervision.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in SBCC and a training in VPD surveillance or IDSR is an added advantage