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Action for Community Development Jobs in Uganda 
Project Officer(02)
Location: Central Region, Uganda 
State: UG 
Job type: Full-Time

Job Summary: The Project Officers will be responsible for overseeing project activities and providing timely and reliable information for effective decision making. In addition, the person will be responsible for organizing project field-based implementation activities and the successful completion of assigned activities. The Project Officer will spearhead project planning, supervision and periodic review of all activities planned, directly influencing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the project

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a University Degree in Health or Social Sciences
• Three years of experience working in communities with good knowledge of public      health system and structures.
• Understanding the social determinants of health and community dynamics.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent understanding of the ACHOLI Language is an added Advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Meeting strict deadlines.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive change and innovation.
• Ready and willing to learn and develop as an individual.

How to Apply

All suitably qualified candidates are requested to send their applications addressed to the Executive Director, ACODEV Plot 98/99 Masoli 600m off Gayaza Rd, Wakiso District. Applications should be sent via email (Not more than 2MB) to; recruitment@acodevuganda.org. Please send application letter, CV & Biodata Form Only, Download Here, – Academic documents are not required at this stage). The application should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, and also state names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work.
Deadline: 4^th January 2019

International Rescue Committee 

 Enrolled Midwife ( 38 Positions)

Job Overview/Summary:
The enrolled midwife will be based in Yumbe and shall be responsible for providing health education talks to women and their partners in the reproductive health facility and in the community. She will provide Antenatal, delivery, post-partum, post-natal care, family planning services and shall maintain friendly working space hence 3 adhering to infection control and prevention practices. She will provide HIV/AIDS services including but not limited to counseling, eMTCT, EID and HAART service

Requirements / qualifications:
Key working relationships
Position Reports to: Registered Midwife in charge Position directly supervises: None
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: WPE, community health, Protection, Supply chain and HR
External: MoH, UNHCR, UNFPA, District Health office, RMF, TPO

Qualification, Skills and Experience;

• Must have enrolled midwifery certificate or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council.
• Relevant work experience of two years is essential.
• Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Please send filled IRC application form, cover letter, CV and academic documents in one PDF attachment clearly indicating the position that you have applied for to: UA‐IRCJobs@rescue.org or hands deliver to Human Resource department in Yumbe. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline: Sunday 13th January, 2019. Please note that if you do not follow the above instructions your application will be automatically disqualified. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified Females are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer.

International Rescue Committee 

 Clinical Officer (15 Positions)

• Company: International Rescue Committee – IRC
• Location: Central Region, Uganda
• State: UG
• Job type: Full-Time
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Requirements / qualifications:

• Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council. Working experience:
• 2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation Competences
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Concern for quality and standards
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Self-control and stress management
• Time management.

How to Apply

Please send filled IRC application form, cover letter, CV and academic documents in one PDF attachment clearly indicating the position that you have applied for to: UA‐IRCJobs@rescue.org or hands deliver to Human Resource department in Yumbe. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline: Sunday 13th January, 2019. Please note that if you do not follow the above instructions your application will be automatically disqualified. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified Females are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer.