Health Assistant at Medical Teams International
- Company: Medical Teams International
- Location: Uganda
- State: Kampala, UG
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Medical Teams International is a faith based organization with the calling of “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has established activities in West Nile and South Western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition. MTI-Uganda is seeking to recruit highly competent, dynamic and experienced candidates to fill the following positions;
Position: Health Assistant
Position No: E2059
Duty Station: Rwamwanja
Reports to: Public Health Officer .
Job summary: Responsible to prepare and present health education sessions to the population as well as mobilization activities related to public health.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & skills
• 2 years of experience implementing public and environmental health drives
• Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage
• Knowledge of public health interventions including EPI, HIV/AIDS, WASH, nutrition, family planning and outbreak prevention and response
• Knowledge of behaviour change methods
• Skilled in developing relationships to strengthen social support networks and using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of healthcare needs
• Skilled in data analysis and writing reports
Job Education: Not Specified
Method of Application
1. Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY including 3 work related referees to; [email protected].
2. Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period required; at the bottom of your CV
3. INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: ONLY THE POSITION NUMBER AND LOCATION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
4. Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted
5. Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of file types such as MS Word, PDF.
6. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity Employer