Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) is hiring a Community Health and Conservation Field Officer to support in the implementation of field activities in communities surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP).

The Community Health and Conservation Field Officer will:

Lead implementation of CTPH community field programs, in collaboration and consultation with supervisors and team members.
• Oversee and provide guidance for CTPH community volunteer cadres

Manage and/or recruit community volunteers including Human and Gorilla Conflict Resolution Teams (HUGOs-Gorilla Guardians) or Community Wildlife Scouts.
• Participate in recruitment of Village Health and Conservation Teams (VHCTs), in collaboration with MOH.
• Supervise the work of Village Health and Conservation Teams (VHCTs) working with CTPH in
behavior change communication data collection and family planning·
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the data collected by VHCTs, and link them to the health centers, including for supporting referrals and replenishment of medical supplies.
• Train VHCTs to deliver community health services and conservation education, in line with CTPH’s mandate and trainings.
• Participate in training of Human and Gorilla Conflict Resolution Teams (HUGOs-Gorilla Guardians) and other community resource persons reducing human and wildlife conflict.
• Engage Reformed Poachers in meaningful alternative livelihoods.
• Support VHCTs, and HUGOs to create group income generating projects and establish Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs).
• Attend VHCT and HUGO VSLA meetings and provide the relevant support in monitoring and
evaluation of their outputs and outcomes through data collection, home visits and quarterly meetings.
• Work with the CTPH Veterinary team to support the Community Animal Health Workers.
Implement the Impenetrable Kids League Model and other conservation education programs in schools.
• Participate in One Health research to support CTPH field programs.
• Provide logistical and mentoring support, where needed, to CTPH visitors in the field including volunteers, practitioners, students, researchers, donors and the general public.
Communicate CTPH vision, mission, mandate and approach clearly and effectively to all stakeholders
• Implement activities based on project work plans and budgets, as agreed with supervisors.
• Be the link between the community, local partners and CTPH on issues regarding conservation, community health and livelihoods improvement.
• Support any other CTPH / GCCoffee projects and programs, as needed and requested.

Preferred Professional Qualifications, Experience and Characteristics
• A degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, Social Work, Conservation or a related field from a recognized University and a minimum of two years’ experience working in a related field.
• Knowledge of conservation and protected area management is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of public health is an added advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player requiring minimal supervision
• Experience working effectively with diverse stakeholders including the government and NGOs.
• Experience in working with local communities.
• Computer literacy (micro soft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)