Red Cross Society Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
Red Cross Society Uganda looking for “Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before September 11, 2023.
Uganda Red Cross Society was founded in 1962 and previously it was part of the British Red Cross. It has its headquarters in Kampala. The Uganda Red Cross the biggest indigenous humanitarian organization in Uganda.
Red Cross Society Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer Jobs 2023
The Red Cross Society has published a job vacancy announcement on August 29, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Red Cross Society (RCS) |
| Position | Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | September 11, 2023 |
Red Cross Society Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose:
- The Epidemic & Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer will be responsible for maintaining technical quality of the Epidemic & Pandemic Preparedness and Response program for Uganda Red Cross Society; training and building capacity within Uganda Red Cross Society and with partners as relevant, and overseeing the data management and timely actions in response to Community Based Surveillance (CBS) alerts raised by volunteers and communities.
Position in Organization:
- Title: Epidemic & Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer (Buffer list recruitment pending funding)
- Grade: UR 5
- Reports: Manager, Epidemic & Pandemic Preparedness and Response
- Location: TBC
- Duration: One (1) year renewable (subject to annual funding)
- Date: August 2023
Qualification:
- Minimum Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery Degree, Veterinary Medicine/Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or a related field from an approved, recognized and reputable university;
- Post Graduate Qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Management Systems or Public Management of communicable diseases will be an added advantage.
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 2 years in a similar position, at the Regional/National level in implementation of Community-Based Surveillance, Public Health Surveillance, Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR).
Core Competencies
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Innovation and creatively
- Stakeholder management
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Communication
- Technology awareness
- Policy research and development
- Change capability and adaptability
- Manage resources
- Empowering and building trust
Knowledge and Skills
- High level of Integrity
- Knowledge of working at field level with recognized organizations with expertise in health and emergencies response;
- Knowledge of district health infrastructure and systems.
- Knowledge conducting trainings and workshops.
- knowledge supporting team of staff, especially by distance in field positions.
- Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, monitoring and evaluation or public health information management.
- Proven ability to multi-task across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all-hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations (IHR), Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and the use of event based and indicator based surveillance
How to Apply Red Cross Society Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response Officer Jobs 2023
Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms, academic transcripts and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:
The Secretary General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org
Closing date for receipt of the applications 11th September 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Due to large volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
The full job description and application form can be viewed and downloaded from here
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.redcrossug.org |
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