International Rescue Committee HIV Counsellor Jobs in Uganda
International Rescue Committee HIV Counsellor Jobs in Uganda
Scope of WorkUnder the supervision of the health facility in-charge, h/she shall provide quality counseling of clients, patient follow-up in coordination with the community health workers.
Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.
Responsibilities
Utilize Community Health data management tools and systems to record information about HIV clients accessing services, in line with the principle of confidentiality, and utilize aggregate information to improve service delivery.
Develop strategies for retention of psychosocial groups and evaluate performance of individual psychosocial groups.
Conduct counseling of individual clients and encouraging forms of psychosocial support.
Conduct awareness raising activities.
Maintain a positive relationship with community health workers, VHT’s and other community-based groups to ensure they are involved in the activities of the community health and they play an active role in the referral pathway.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with all organizations working in the context to facilitate referrals and joint activities, while upholding IRC’s standard in Health programming.
Conduct regular follow-ups, compile daily & weekly reports, and attend weekly case review meetings.
Collect data through Community Health management tools and systems.
And any other duties that
might be given by the supervisor in the line of duty.
Professional Standards:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.
These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.
In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Qualifications
High School/College Degree/Certification Nursing or social sciences, community development or other relevant academic qualification
Past experience engaging in community based initiatives will be an added advantage
Experience
At least two (2) years’ working experience preferably with NGOs in a cross- cultural setting
Experience in supervising staff and community incentive workers
Previous team experience and knowledge of team dynamics desirable
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee HIV Counsellor Jobs in Uganda
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