Public Health Volunteers

• PositionPublic Health Volunteers
• OrganisationAction Against Hunger
• ProjectStrengthening Ebola Preparedness and Response at Very High-Risk Border Points and Communities
• Field BasesNakivale (Isingiro), Kyangwali (Kikuube), Kasese
• Job TypeVolunteer
• ExperienceNot stated in the advert
• SelectionRolling basis
• DeadlineFriday, 23 October 2026

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger, reaching 24 million people a year across 50 countries with 8,300 staff. Action Against Hunger USA, part of the international network, runs operations in eight countries including Uganda.

It began work in Uganda in 1980 and now operates in Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Napak, Adjumani, Kiryandongo, Kikuube, Kasese and Isingiro, delivering health and nutrition, food security and livelihoods, and water and sanitation programmes.

The volunteers’ main responsibility is to support the Ebola preparedness and response project at high-risk border points and communities, working with Public Health Officers and Assistants.

They also support capacity building for community structures such as Village Health Teams (VHTs) and Lead Mothers.

Technical Support

• Work with Public Health Officers and Assistants at health facilities, schools and points of entry during community dialogues, outreaches, barazas, care group and VHT activities, following Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Ensure complete and effective referrals for identified persons and rumours in the community.
• Take part in sensitisation on Ebola, WASH, nutrition and health education, and prevention of hygiene-related diseases in refugee settlements and host communities.
• Ensure screening protocols work in health facilities, schools, points of entry and the community.
• Help mentor and coach VHTs and care group volunteers on Ebola screening, identification and referral.

Assessment and Reporting

• Participate in project reviews, assessments, surveys and studies, including monthly and quarterly donor reports and activity reports.
• Ensure regular, timely weekly reporting by VHTs on project activities in the catchment area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Foster an inclusive environment for women, men, boys and girls.
• Promote a safe, secure and respectful environment, especially for children and beneficiaries.
• Treat all beneficiaries with respect and dignity.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition or a related field from a recognised institution.

Languages and Location

• Proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge of the local language: Runyakitara and Kinyabwisha for Nakivale, Rukonzo for Kasese, Kiswahili for Kyangwali.
• Preferably a local living in the field base area, or willing to live there.

Personal Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills, cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with stressful situations.

Technical Skills

• Community health: Dialogues, outreaches and sensitisation.
• Screening and referral: Following MoH Ebola protocols.
• Reporting: Weekly VHT and activity reports.
• Local languages: For your field base.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Clear messages to communities.
• Teamwork: Working with officers and VHTs.
• Cultural sensitivity: Refugee and host communities.
• Resilience: Coping with stressful situations.

Volunteer allowances or other benefits are not stated in the advert.

• No work experience asked: good for fresh public health graduates.
• Frontline experience in Ebola preparedness.
• Work with a leading international NGO.
• Field bases in Isingiro, Kikuube and Kasese.
• Stepping stone into NGO jobs in Uganda.

Email your cover letter, CV and academic documents as ONE document to [email protected] by Friday, 23 October 2026. Ugandan applicants must attach a National ID; refugees must attach a refugee card. Selection is rolling, so apply early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. See more health jobs in Uganda, jobs in Kasese, jobs in Isingiro and jobs in Kikuube.

• Apply now: selection is rolling and closes Friday.
• Name your field base (Nakivale, Kyangwali or Kasese) in the subject line.
• Mention the local language you speak for that base.
• Attach your National ID or refugee card.
• Show any VHT, outreach or campus health volunteering.