Infectious Disease Institute Regional Referral Social Worker Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

The position holder will support interventions for mobilization of vulnerable persons and communities for social protection, HIV prevention, and care services.

S/he will ensure that targeted numbers of vulnerable groups per urban council are achieved
/surpassed.

He/she will work with the District HIV Prevention & KP Officer to generate plans that will lead to reaching and bringing the targeted groups for HIV prevention and care services.

He / She will be responsible for setting up, coordinating and overseeing the linkages of clients served.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning and budgeting for vulnerable groups programs in the urban council.

Organizing local communities to effectively participate in vulnerable groups care initiatives.

Sensitizing communities and NGOs/CBOs on the rights of vulnerable populations on their care and protection issues targeting access and utilization of HIV AIDS Services.

Building capacity of CBOs, OVC protection committees and other related community structures.

Providing psychological support, and counselling to families.

Monitoring child related interventions under the project.

Generating quality and timely monthly reports and data

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Social

work and social administration or a medical related field
with medical training

Post graduate training in HIV/AIDS and experience in HIV/AIDS programming

Previous work experience with PEPFAR funded projects.

Post graduate diploma in project planning and management will be added advantage

Required Experience and Skills

At least 2-years in service post internship in a busy HIV/AIDS clinical setting.

Relevant experience working with CBO’s/CSO’s

Training and experience in Differentiated Service Delivery models

Technical Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and ART management

Good communication (both oral and written) and Team work skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Disease Institute Regional Referral Social Worker Jobs in Uganda

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