Jhpiego
Overview:
Jhpiego is implementing the project Support of Ebola Virus Disease Response” with funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Jhpiego is supporting the Ministry of Health response to the EVD outbreak in three areas of surveillance, data systems and logistics. This is achieved by supporting the Ministry Of Health to build local capacity for EVD surveillance and data management, facilitating the processes necessary to achieve the goal Of identifying EVD cases and preventing new infections.
Position Purpose:
The Project Officer will be responsible for the day to day implementation of the CDC CHS funded program activities in Kampala. S/he will work with KCCA (Rubaga and Nakawa Divisions) Ministry of Health to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate GHS Ebola grant surveillance activities. The Officer will be seconded to KCCA and work with their surveillance teams and Ministry of Health to produce quality daily updates and weekly reports including alert report, sitrepes and updates to Jhpiego.
This is a contract position for 6 months and is renewable based on availability of funding and scope of work.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Ensure implementation of the project activities in the KCCA divisions of Nakawa and Rubaga.
• Review surveillance data on a daily basis to identify trends and vulnerabilities linked to provision of services and population mobility, make recommendations for improvement, and ensure follow up action is instituted.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the Ministry of Health staff to improve the EVD surveillance systems.
• Review survel lance data outputs for quality, timeliness, completeness, and provide feedback and follow-up to ensure data quality.
• Support the relevant departments Of the Ministry Of Hea th and Other stakeholders to implement project activities.
• Organize regular meetings with the Ministry Of Health and other partners.
• Ensure planned activities are implemented and meet Jhpiego quality standards.
• Part cipate in monitoring and supportive supervision activities. Undertake other activities relevant to the project assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Degree in Medical field, Public Health, or Social Sciences
• Masters’ Degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
Experience and skills:
• At east three years’ related experience, at national level surveillance programs.
• Technical and programmatic expertise in public health programming for infectious diseases.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing infectious diseases surveillance activities.
• Good communicaton skills.
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel upcountry.
How to apply:
For additional information about Jhpiego, visit our website at: www.jhpiego.org
Interested applicants shoud send a CV and cover etter, indicating why they are most suitable for this placement, attach academic documents in PDF as one document to the following address: uganda.Countryoffice@jhpiego.org
Please indicate the Position you are applying for and your name in the email subject line. Hand delivered applications will not be considered.
Deadline for submission is Saturday, 19th November 2022 at 4:00pm.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply.