Mobilization Assistant job opportunity at Infectious Disease Institute (IDI)

Vacancy title:
Mobilization Assistant, E- AMAKA

Jobs at:Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Deadline of this Job:
28th October 2019  
Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kagadi , East Africa

JOB DETAILS:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment, Global Health Security, Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAPcertified IDI Core Lab) and Outreach.
Job Title : Mobilization Assistant, E- AMAKA (1 Position)
Vacancy Code : MAX01
Classification : Full time
Reporting : Mobilization Officer, Expanded AMAKA project
Duty Station : Kagadi Hospital (KAGADI DISTRICT).

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the implementation of the demand creation plan for SMC services.
• Adopt the existing MOH SMC mobilization strategy to suit the assigned catchment
• area.
• Liaise with other stakeholders as assigned in creating demand for SMC.

Educational requirements
• Diploma or Certificate in mass communication, social work, education, psychology and
• related fields.
• Two years working experience
• Experience of working in a medical setting and some understanding of HIV/AIDS is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Good communication skills
• Ability for team work
• Ability to communicate with clients in local language is added advantage

Job application procedure
IDI will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, please send their CVs, which should include details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 28th, October 2019. (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug  and let’s save the environment).

Key Notes:
1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached
as one document
4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute – IDI Knowledge Centre,
Makerere University Main Campus
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda