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Community Health and Surveillance Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Uganda
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Location
Uganda
Work type
Full-time
Deadline
16 Jul 2026
Overview
- information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
- Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S.
- cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
- A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
- If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
- Since the declaration of an outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) on 15 May in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a significant public health threat has emerged in cross-border regions, including West Nile Uganda.
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Job Summary
Employer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location
Uganda
Job type
Full-time
Industry
General Jobs
Date posted
7 Jul 2026
Deadline
16 Jul 2026
Salary
Not disclosed
Education
Degree
Core Responsibilities
- information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
- Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S.
- cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
- A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Health professional: Degree in health-related discipline + master’s degree in public health, with strong primary health care background and strong management experience.
- At least 3 years’ experience in implementing and managing NGO health programs, preferably in complex humanitarian and/or emergency settings.
- Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local health representatives.
- Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff Demonstrated experience in grant management and proposal writing Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying patience, compassion and diplomacy.
- Ability to be innovative, flexible, and adaptive.
- Ability to live in challenging conditions and ability to work under difficult, high-pressure situations.
- Fluency in English is required.
Working Conditions
- Full-time role based in Uganda.
- No application, interview, registration, or processing fee should be paid.
How to Apply
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