Senior Cardiac Public Health Officer

About the Role

As a Senior Cardiac Public Health Officer at the Uganda Heart Institute, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing cardiac health initiatives aimed at preventing cardiovascular diseases. This position is crucial for enhancing community health outcomes and ensuring adherence to national health standards. In the initial months, you will engage with healthcare workers and community leaders, conducting training and assessments to identify public health gaps. You will also be integral in developing communication strategies to raise awareness and improve access to cardiac services in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

• You will design and implement comprehensive cardiac health promotion programs that address prevention strategies to combat cardiovascular diseases.
• Facilitating training sessions for healthcare workers and community health promoters will be a key responsibility, enhancing their understanding of cardiovascular health.
• Conducting periodic assessments will allow you to identify gaps in existing public health interventions, ensuring that programs remain effective and relevant.
• Data collection and analysis will support your decision-making processes, enabling you to recommend improvements for ongoing programs.
• Collaboration with community leaders will be essential to create awareness and enhance access to cardiac health services at the local level.
• You will support the development of communication materials for public health campaigns, aiming to inform and educate the public about cardiac health.
• Regular field visits will be conducted to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing public health activities, ensuring program objectives are met.
• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports will help communicate program performance and achievements to stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, or a related field from a recognized institution is required for this role.
• A Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field is essential for candidates to excel in this position.
• At least three years of relevant experience as a Cardiac Public Health Officer is necessary, demonstrating your ability to manage public health programs.
• Strong analytical skills are required to effectively collect and interpret data relating to public health initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be crucial for facilitating training and collaborating with community stakeholders.

What You’ll Gain

• You will develop specialized skills in cardiac health promotion and disease prevention, enhancing your expertise in public health.
• This role will provide opportunities for professional growth within the public health sector, potentially leading to advanced positions in health management.
• Working closely with community health promoters will enrich your understanding of grassroots health initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• You will gain valuable experience in data-driven decision-making, essential for improving public health programs and interventions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications in accordance with the application guidelines provided by the Uganda Heart Institute. For further details, please Apply here.