Community Health and Surveillance Officer
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Community Health and Surveillance Officer in Uganda to manage community-based surveillance, risk communication, and referral systems for refugee populations.
- Role
- Community Health and Surveillance Officer
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Uganda (various locations)
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-06-23
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Community Health and Surveillance Officer to support integrated community health and epidemic preparedness interventions in Uganda. The role involves strengthening community-based surveillance, risk communication, and referral systems for refugee and host populations. The officer will work with local health structures and partners to improve early detection of public health risks.
What you'll do
- Support implementation of integrated community health and epidemic preparedness activities
- Coordinate community-based disease surveillance, alert reporting, and referral activities
- Build capacity of community structures through training and mentorship
- Maintain accurate records of community activities and referrals
- Participate in district and settlement-level coordination meetings
- Ensure safeguarding and ethical standards are upheld
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Public Health, Environmental Health, Nursing, or Clinical Medicine
- 2–3 years of experience in public health or humanitarian health programs
- Knowledge of integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR)
- Experience with community- systems like VHTs and CHEWs
- Fluency in English
- Strong skills in coordination and report writing
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in various locations within Uganda, specifically serving refugee and host populations.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing, or related fields and 2-3 years of experience in community health systems.
When and how do I apply?
The application period for this role ends on June 23, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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