Health Specialist Jobs at Compassion International Uganda

Job Title: Health Specialist PT1

Reporting to the Partner Training and Support Manager.

Duties to be Performed

• Interprets and contextualizes global physical development and health parameters as captured in the PFM.
• Works with PF and industry resources to identify needs, resources and trends. Networks with professional counterparts and identifies possible resources and alliances to benefit three core ministries.
• Supports, as a part of the Training and Support Department, the development and implementation of physical development and health curriculum for the three core ministries (where applicable).

• Participates in the design and utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation Process for physical development outcomes. Collaborates with key stakeholders and analyzes reports and epidemiological trends.
• Delivers learning opportunities within the health specialization. Delivers training on different platforms/blended learning to mid-to-large group events.

The candidate should have:

Personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

• University master’s level degree, or equivalent experience, in Public Health, human medicine or Nursing.
•  Three years’ experience in primary and preventative health care field.
• Ability to effectively train non-medical personnel in basic health subjects and help lay leadership adapt best practices to the local context.
• Computer literate, experience with the internet, applications of Microsoft Office and presentation software.
• Ability to speak, read and write English, including the demonstrated ability to write professionally presented proposals.
• Maintains current/valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

Send Applications including a cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable, detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O.Box 8936 Kampala - Uganda.

Clearly Indicate the position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope.

Deadline: 18th July 2013