JOB DETAILS:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile.

Job Overview:
Under the supervision of Community Health & Surveillance Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for Community health, Infection prevention and control and Surveillance activities both at facility and community level. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts, reception Centre 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implement community Based Community Health activities.
• Enforcement of the Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws.
• Account for allocated resources.
• Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health & Surveillance 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.
• Support health facility and community MPOX response activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma/Certificate in Enrolled Nursing or enrolled Comprehensive Nursing or Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the relevant licensing Bodies.

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