Jobs at Infectious Diseases Institute in Uganda- Mobilization Officer

Job Title: Mobilization Officer
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) FULL TIME 

Will take charge of mobilization of communities for circumcision and will ensure that the targeted numbers are achieved/surpassed.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and design the mobilization implementation schedule covering all project sites.
• Adopt the existing MOH SMC mobilization strategy to suit the different project sites.
• Organize and over see the mobilization of clients for circumcision across all the project sites.
• Participates as a full member of the expanded AMAKA team by communicating effectively and liaising with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Participate whenever requested to do so in other circumcision related duties as required
Requirement:    

Education and Experience:
• Bachelors degree in social sciences, Mass communication or related field.
• At least three years proven working experience in mobilizing communities to utilize health services.
• A post graduate training in public health or a communication field will be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Possess key personal competences in Team and communication skills, networking and partnership skills
• Must be dynamic, persuasive and convincing.
• Experience with and interest in research policy.


How to apply:    
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 4th June 2012