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Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
August 21, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
World Vision International is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities worldwide. Founded in 1950, the organization operates in nearly 100 countries, focusing on tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision's comprehensive approach to development includes programs in education, health, water and sanitation, food security, economic development, and child protection.
The organization is known for its child sponsorship program, which connects donors with individual children, providing essential resources and support to help them thrive. Through community-driven initiatives, World Vision works to ensure that children have access to quality education, nutritious food, clean water, and healthcare, creating a foundation for a better future.
World Vision places a strong emphasis on emergency response and disaster relief, providing rapid and effective assistance in times of crisis. Whether dealing with natural disasters, conflicts, or health emergencies, the organization mobilizes resources and expertise to deliver lifesaving aid and support to affected populations.
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Job Title
Health and Nutrition (HANA Project) NGO Jobs – World Vision Uganda
Job Description
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Project Officer – Health & Nutrition HANA Project will work closely with the health sector in the district and the community health workers to implement maternal child adolescent health, nutrition and WASH interventions both at community, health facility and district levels. The incumbent will support the capacity building exercise for health workers, support dissemination of Information and Education Communication materials on maternal child, adolescent health, and nutrition and hygiene practices. S/He will supervise community structures to ensure interventions are routinely implemented and sustained
Duties and Responsibilities
Training and Capacity Building
Provide trainings/orientation/technical inputs to staff, health workers, community structure members on nutrition and maternal child health monitoring and promotion at community level.
Capacity building of stakeholders, partners and staff in health, nutrition and hygiene knowledge and skills such as; different health, nutrition and WASH models.
Support the SBCC activities intended for nutrition, maternal child health and hygiene behavioral change.
Build the capacity of the community groups to adopt and replicate maternal child adolescent health, nutrition and hygiene practices
Coordinate with the technical staff coming from across Sectors for planning and implementations of the nutrition components within the programme.
Work with the gender officer to build capacity of stakeholders and partners in genders and disability inclusion in maternal child adolescent health, nutrition and WASH interventions
Facilitate implementation of planned project interventions and models such as timed targeted counselling, positive deviance hearth, care groups, integrated health outreaches, community led total sanitation, infection prevention control etc
Ensure appropriate identification and referral/linkage of patients to care both at community and health facility level.
Engage relevant stakeholders and partners to support and contribute to the achievement of the project objectives.
Working closely with the district and community representatives to map out the target groups and beneficiaries
Support in development of key nutrition and hygiene messages for dissemination during sensitization campaigns
Networking and external engagements:
Actively engage the district local government, the regional referral hospital and the ministry of health to ensure that the all activities have been implemented.
Network with other partners and stakeholders to ensure appropriate linkage for support within the district and at the regional level where necessary
Coordination and networking with stakeholders and partners in the district and region to support implementation of the interventions
Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Accounting and Reporting
Ensure all the planned activities are executed and reported on time
Conduct monitoring visits to community groups and programme beneficiaries and compile monitoring reports for onward consolidation
Consolidate, compile and submit quality reports to Project Coordinator as directed.
Ensure that all reports are highly accurate, comprehensive, well documented and will guarantee the credibility of the program.
Ensure monthly progress report is completed and submitted for onward compilation
Lead documentation of project interventions
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Qualifications and Competencies
Field Experience:
Exposure to working in communities, schools, or healthcare settings where child wellbeing programs are implemented.
Hands-on experience in working directly with children, families, and community members.
Technical and Administrative Skills:
Project Management Tools:
Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello) is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
Data Management:
Experience with data entry, record-keeping, and maintaining databases related to child wellbeing programs.
Ability to compile, analyze, and report on program data.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in drafting reports, communication materials, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and community stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills:
Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trust with children and families.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with project teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
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