Joint Clinical Research Centre Counselors Jobs in Uganda

Joint Clinical Research Centre Counselors Jobs in Uganda




Project Summary

  • USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC).

  • The activity is aimed at supporting the
    continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region including Lira, Oyam, Kole,
    Apac, Kwania, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar and Dokolo.

  • The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.

    General Position Summary

  • Under the direct supervision of the Community
    Engagement Officer, the Counselor will provide
    comprehensive counselling services to patients in chronic care in the HIV clinic, antenatal care/ Mother Baby care points and Tuberculosis Units.

    Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Provide quality and comprehensive counselling
    services to clients, family members, communities
    and partners, with focus on HIV and TB services

  • Empower clients in chronic care to disclose their HIV status to significant others

  • Use index client testing to access HIV testing services among children, sexual partners/networks and family members

  • Participate in the process of empowering client with skills for self-reliance and making appropriate succession plans

  • Participate in the mobilization and support of communities to offer HIV education and care

  • Provide home-based HIV counseling and testing, and TB screening to household members

  • Establish and support peer support groups for clients

  • Participate in the drawing and implementation of the clinic work plans.

  • Perform counselling and other support techniques and procedures as requested and prescribed by the clinicians

  • High degree of Integrity, Empathy, Patience,
    Confidentiality

  • Possess the ability to work under mental
    and physical stress

  • Conduct home visits to clients on ART and TB for adherence support

  • Provide information to clients, aimed at reducing their vulnerability to diseases and infections through health education.

  • Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness at the clinic and sensitizations in the communities

  • Support and supervise the facility with the YAPS activities including reporting.

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

    Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • The ideal candidate must possess a Certificate or

  • Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery. A relevant bachelor’s degree social work, counselling psychology, guidance will be an added advantage

  • Short term capacity development courses on HIV counselling is an added advantage

  • The applicant should preferably have at least a year’s experience in HIV with Counselling, and have experience in supporting HIV / AIDS and TB prevention and care services (both facility and community).

  • A clear and concise understanding of the psychosocial issues relating to health and illness

  • Deep knowledge of care planning procedures

  • Riding skills with a valid riding license is a strong added advantage



    How to Apply

    All applications must be addressed to; The Manager Human Resource & Development at Joint Clinical Research Centre,
    Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda.
    Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug

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