Senior Health Project Officer
PlayMatters(5 months ago)
About this role
The Senior Health Officer supports implementation of a polio eradication project focused on strengthening Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance among communities near the South Sudan–Uganda border and in refugee settlements. Reporting to the Health Manager, the role involves close collaboration with District Health Teams and other stakeholders to ensure program quality, data-driven decision making, and capacity strengthening. The position sits within IRC’s health and nutrition programming in Uganda and contributes to broader public health and humanitarian objectives.
Required Skills
- AFP Surveillance
- Community Awareness
- Case Investigation
- Monitoring Visits
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Staff Supervision
- Training Coordination
- Budget Management
- Supply Chain
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Qualifications
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Public Health
- Allied Health Professionals Council Registration
- Valid Class A Driver's License
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