Job Summary:
The One Environmental Health Officer will work closely with the Veterinary Officer (VO) as a team to coordinate project activities that are based within Hoima and Kampala field surveillance areas. The EHO’s work will be supported by field assistants based in Hoima and Kampala.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the overall Study coordinator/Site Manager with implementation of study protocols, planning and problem-solving at the community surveillance sites in Hoima and Kampala
Coordinate all field protocol implementation with support from field assistants, including mobilization of recruited participants, data collection, sample collection and transport, study log maintenance, data management, participant follow-up, requisition for supplies and accountability for all aspects related to human, animal and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) surveillance
Establish, maintain and document all daily field activities according to protocol and standard operating procedures
Support all WASH activities of the study including but not limited to community transect walks, household observations, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaire administration
Liaise with the regional laboratory focal person to ensure the efficient collection and transportation of samples (human, animal, and environment) from the field to reference laboratories and efficient transmission of results back to study participants (when relevant) and external collaborators
Certify that all submission of all fieldwork progress, activity and performance reports to the Study/Site Coordinator
Work in accordance with established working procedures and protocols of the organization
Participate in the development and control of budgets with the Study/ Site Coordinator in accordance with financial guidelines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Bachelors of Environmental Health Science from a recognized university
Post graduate training will be added advantage
Previous experience in conducting research with field data collection
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent organization and communication skills
Knowledge of the local languages (English, Runyoro-Kitara, Luganda) will be an added advantage
How to Apply
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 (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let’s save the environment).
Address to:
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