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 activitiesCoordinate Sexually Reproductive Health activities in areas of Family Uptake, Male involvement, ANC etc.Enforcement of Public Health Act, Regulations and By-lawsAccount for allocated resourcesCompile and submit relevant basic health data to the Community Health OfficerDraw and implement schedules for Immunization and vaccination campaigns both local and national levelsCarry out research activities.Compile quarterly sanitation data coverage for the catchment areaConduct daily supervision of hygiene and sanitation for the catchment areaCompile and submit monthly community CBHISSupervise VHT activities within the Catchment areaConduct bi-weekly meetingsSupport client follow-up for defaulting clients especially TB and HIV, and where applicable supervise CB dotsConduct health education and health promotion both at health facility level and CommunityCommunication/ReportingProvide regular feedback on community activities of the program.Assist in preparation of donor reportsParticipate 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 EqualOpportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individualswith disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in thejob application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, andto receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us torequest reasonable accommodation.

Deadline for receiving applications is May 23,2025Minimum 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.

 

 

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.