Public Health Promotion Officer ( FULL TIME )

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International Relief and Development organization committed to the alleviation of root causes of poverty and injustice. CRS works in over 100 countries and in Uganda we are engaged in the areas of HIV and AIDS, Micro-finance. Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, Emergency Response and Preparedness since 1996. CRS is seeking to recruit highly qualified, motivated and competent professional who would like to work in a dynamic team environment and provide leadership and vision, we encourage you to apply for the following positions based in CRS Bukwo Office:
Public Health Promotion Officer (1)
The Public Health Promotion Officer will ensure that consistent high quality, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities are implemented within the project.
The suitable candidate will preferably have qualifications including, but not limited to;
• University degree in any one of the following disciplines: Public Health, Civil/Water Engineering. Environmental Health Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years working for a non-governmental organization or a reputable international organization.
• Experience in strengthening community based management of water resources.
• Practical experience in working with community based structures
• Experience directly implementing hygiene promotion programs in Uganda
• Formal training in CLTS and practical experience facilitating CLTS
• Experience developing hygiene promotion messages and materials

Personal Skills
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tact
• Highly pro-active and self-disciplined
• Ability to live and work in a challenging environment with regular travel to field locations
• Competent in Windows. MS Office programs and internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written
• Knowledge of local languages used in Bukwo (Kupsabiny. Kiswahili and Lugisu) is not required, but preferable

E-mail applications: Send CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to:
E-mail address:
Mauda.Natukunda@crs.orq: Human Resources Manager. Catholic Relief Services. Uganda, Plot 577, Old Nsambya Road.
P.O Box 30086. Kampala:

Deadline for applications: Friday
June 15.2012 at 5pm. Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted. Competitive salaries and benefits offered. CRS is an equal opportunity employer