Community Contact Tracers - Ebola Virus Disease
Quick answer
The IOM is hiring Community Contact Tracers for multiple rural districts in Uganda to lead Ebola Virus Disease risk communication and surveillance efforts, with compensation not specified.
- Role
- Community Contact Tracers - Ebola Virus Disease
- Organization
- IOM
- Location
- Kisoro, Kasese, Nebbi, Arua, and Bundibugyo, Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking Community Contact Tracers to support Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) response efforts in Uganda. Successful candidates will facilitate risk communication activities, including household visits, community dialogues, and outreach at transit points to raise EVD awareness. The role involves disseminating educational materials in local languages and strengthening community-based surveillance to ensure timely detection and reporting. This position is essential for maintaining effective referral pathways and promoting community engagement in high-risk districts.
What you'll do
- Conduct household visits and community dialogues to raise EVD awareness.
- Perform outreach at markets and transit points regarding EVD prevention.
- Disseminate standardized educational materials in local languages.
- Support active case finding and timely event-based disease detection.
- Coordinate community referrals with district rapid response teams.
What it takes
- Technical or vocational diploma.
- At least one year of professional experience in emergency response or humanitarian health.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in challenging, multicultural, and rural field environments.
- Knowledge of relevant local languages for the specific duty station.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where are these positions located?
These roles are based in the rural Ugandan districts of Kisoro, Kasese, Nebbi, Arua, and Bundibugyo.
What are the key qualifications for this role?
Candidates must hold a technical or vocational diploma and have at least one year of professional experience in emergency response or humanitarian health assistance.
Is local language proficiency required?
Knowledge of local languages is highly desirable and specific to each location, such as Rufumbira for Kisoro or Lugbara for Arua.
Is the compensation specified for this position?
No, the job description does not explicitly state the compensation for this role.
How to apply
Apply directly on IOM's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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