Community Health Assistants
2025-05-16T10:11:57+00:00
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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FULL_TIME
Nonprofit, and NGO
Health Professionals
2025-05-23T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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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:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee 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 25 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 has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming
SCOPE OF WORK:
Under the supervision of Community Health Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for hygiene and sanitation at the Health Unit and Community. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts 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
RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTPUTS:
- Implement community Based Community Health activities
- Coordinate Sexually Reproductive Health activities in areas of Family Uptake, Male involvement, ANC etc.
- Enforcement of Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws
- Account for allocated resources
- Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health Officer
- Draw and implement schedules for Immunization and vaccination campaigns both local and national levels
- 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
- Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health or an enrolled Certificate in Nursing or enrolled Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing or Diploma in 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
Key working relationships
INTERNAL:
Direct supervisor: Community Health Officer
Technical Support: Medical officer, Health Facility In-charges
Other: Logistics, finance, admin staff
EXTERNAL
Govt. of Uganda: District Health Team and other district officials
Consortium Members:
Other: NGOs, INGOs and UN agencies working in the project region
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTPUTS: Implement community Based Community Health activities Coordinate Sexually Reproductive Health activities in areas of Family Uptake, Male involvement, ANC etc. Enforcement of Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws Account for allocated resources Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health Officer Draw and implement schedules for Immunization and vaccination campaigns both local and national levels 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 Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
Skills and Abilities Computer skills Counselling skills Teaching/Facilitation skills Communication skills Interpersonal skills
Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health or an enrolled Certificate in Nursing or enrolled Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing or Diploma in 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
JOB-68270f6d2646e
Vacancy title:
Community Health Assistants
Jobs at:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025
Duty Station:
Yumbe | Yumbe | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee 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 25 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 has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming
SCOPE OF WORK:
Under the supervision of Community Health Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for hygiene and sanitation at the Health Unit and Community. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts 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
RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTPUTS:
- Implement community Based Community Health activities
- Coordinate Sexually Reproductive Health activities in areas of Family Uptake, Male involvement, ANC etc.
- Enforcement of Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws
- Account for allocated resources
- Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health Officer
- Draw and implement schedules for Immunization and vaccination campaigns both local and national levels
- 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
- Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health or an enrolled Certificate in Nursing or enrolled Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing or Diploma in 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
Key working relationships
INTERNAL:
Direct supervisor: Community Health Officer
Technical Support: Medical officer, Health Facility In-charges
Other: Logistics, finance, admin staff
EXTERNAL
Govt. of Uganda: District Health Team and other district officials
Consortium Members:
Other: NGOs, INGOs and UN agencies working in the project region
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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