Several Fresher Community Engagement Officer Job Opportunities – MU-JHU Care Ltd

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Job Title:   Community Engagement Officer (Several Fresher Job Opportunities)  

Organisation: MU-JHU Care Ltd

Duty Station:   Uganda

Reports to: Study Coordinator

 

About US:

MU-JHU Care Ltd (MUJHU) is a registered Ugandan non-governmental organization dedicated to providing services and conducting research on HIV/AIDS care and prevention related to mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Map and engage community-based stakeholders and service providers relevant to the proposed study populations
  • Support community engagement throughout the study cycle
  • Lead community-based study preparation activities such as contacting various stakeholders, laying ground work for study recruitment, community sensitizations/ mobilizations, and disseminations of study findings.
  • Lead community-based sensitization and screening activities.
  • Nurture strong relationships with and respond to enquiries from key stakeholders
  • Plan, develop and implement local dissemination strategies
  • Participate in other cross cutting activities to support community engagement across the research cycle at MUJHU (Mityana/Mubende district) together with the community team.
  • Maintain professional GCP/HSP accreditation and complete study specific training as required.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must hold a degree in social or community work/social sciences /counselling/registered nurse/midwife
  • A minimum of two years of working experience in a busy research institution setting.
  • Prior experience working with adolescents would be an added advantage.
  • The applicant should be dynamic and flexible, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • The desired person must be someone who is computer literate (Microsoft Office),
  • Ability to multi – task and willing to work for long hours including weekends whenever the need arises.
  • The person should possess good communication skills
  • Fluent in Luganda and interpersonal skills and must be an excellent team player.
  • Medical background and ability to ride a motorcycle will added advantages.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with complete C.Vs, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Telephone numbers, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be hand delivered to: MU-JHU Human Resource Manager, through the reception on first floor, MUJHU 1 Building. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 17th February 2022 by 5.30pm

 

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