At Paramount RTC, we work to address community challenges and pilot interventions to institutionalize effective programs, craft measurable outcomes through innovative activities and application. We engage deeply with communities by promoting social and economic equity, improving health, strengthening resilience, and building sustainable networks with partner organizations, advocating tirelessly for global access and equity to empower individuals to forge paths to success.
Paramount Research Triangle Consortium (RTC) Uganda is actively seeking qualified candidates committed to its values and communal strategy to fill the career openings below.
Job Title: Project Officer- Health and Nutrition (02 Positions)
Position Type: Full Time Staff
Reports to: Program Manager
Contract Length: One year
Position Summary:
The PO Health & Nutrition will be responsible for supporting all health and nutrition activities within the Project Districts. In addition to the specific duties outlined below, they will be responsible for providing technical support and supervision to the Village Health Volunteer Teams; contributing to reporting and data collection; initiating leading monitoring visits to supported facilities; and providing technical input, writing and budgetary input for program design.
Responsibilities:
Product 1: Program delivery
• Work closely with the Program Manager to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
• Help with activity verification and monitoring (stock and program quality) at supported sub-counties to ensure smooth, high-quality program implementation
• Implement/ train Cascade lead volunteers/mothers.
• Participate in conducting situational analysis and other M&E activities as necessary under the guidance of the Program Manager.
• Ensure diagnosis and treatment of mothers and under-fives is based on standard procedures (national and international guidelines)
• Actively participate in the identification and management of any disaster or epidemics.
• Build the capacity of community volunteers through proper coaching and training.
Product 2: Coordination and reporting
• Facilitate coordination meetings, advocacy meetings and awareness raising sessions at the community level, together with community health teams/volunteers.
• Prepare project weekly and monthly work plans.
• Develop concepts for activities, collect and compile project data regularly to submit to the Program Manager, including case studies, success stories and photographs.
• Provide regular updates on inventory of medical and non-medical items supported by the project (information/data collected through monitoring visits).
• Attend external meetings if/when assigned to represent Paramount RTC.
• Provide inputs for donor requirements for data collection and reporting for health and nutrition grants in the targeted Districts.
• Ensure the quality of data through proper entry, cleaning and regular checking and use the data for action on the site.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Health-related sector, Food science, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture and relevant work experience.
• A post graduate in project planning or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience working in communities with Health and Nutrition practices and experience. Previous work in a development or Humanitarian context is an added advantage.
Language Skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge of the local language is a must (Kubsabiny)
Competencies
• Working knowledge of implementing multi-sectoral developmental projects
• Demonstrated interpersonal and mobilization skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to instruct and work with children, families, volunteers and community leaders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret sponsor written documents
• Knowledge and sensitivity to gender equality, ethnic minority issues in confidential situations
• Good computer skills with MS office and proven documentation and report writing skills
• Ability to learn new concepts/ideas and willingness to work and live in a rural community environment
• A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? submit your application now to recruitment-prtc@rtcuganda.org
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- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
