Makerere University Joint AIDS Program Counselor Jobs in Uganda

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program Counselor Jobs in Uganda

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) was established in 2004 and is registered as a private not-for profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of Makerere University.

MJAP’s mission is to strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

Since 2004, MJAP has championed the implementation of comprehensive HIV and TB prevention, care
and treatment programs in Ugandan districts, health facilities and communities, capacity building for interprofessional HIV service delivery; and implementation research for HIV, TB/HIV, and non communicable HIV related conditions.

Project Overview

MJAP was granted the PEPFAR funding Award for the USAID Local Partner Health Services in the East
Central Uganda.

Under this activity, MJAP supports public health facilities and their communities in 12
districts that include Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba; to implement quality Integrated HIV/AIDS and TB services and contribute to the attainment and sustenance of epidemic control.

Reports to: District Program Officer

Supervises: Community Health Workers.

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive HIV counselling and psychosocial support to clients, their
families, Community members and to mobilize and support communities to respond to the HIV
epidemic.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Quality and Comprehensive Counselling Services to Clients, their partners and other
family members (Pre-test, Post-test, Adherence support, Intensive Adherence Counselling).

Conduct assessment of Patients for HTS and provide necessary psychosocial care.

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

Refer & link Clients to appropriate medical and psychosocial support.

Conduct CMEs at the facility and community based on the assessed training needs.

Provide technical support to facility and community volunteers on HIV/AIDS and TB awareness
and document success stories.

Conduct health education talks on HIV prevention and other HIV related issues.

Conduct home visits to clients/patients and their family members.

Offer Index client counselling & testing to house members

of facility clients she/he is attached too.

Support linkage Volunteers in linking clients to appropriate Health & Social Services.

Counsel and initiate PrEP to HIV high risk populations at facilities and the communities served.

Document key outputs in the relevant MOH data capture tools.

Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the facilities supported on key HIV/AIDS and
TB indicators.

Participate in facility and program meetings as may be scheduled by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, and Job Requirements

Certificate in Nursing, Counselling from a recognized institution.

At least 1-year experience in HIV counseling in a busy clinical setting.

Mentorship, Counseling, and Communication skills.

Must be willing to travel and provide care services at selected health facilities and outreaches.

Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.

Special knowledge in the management of adverse events following circumcision and its related complication.

Confidentiality, team player and ability to empathize.

Ability to communicate in the language dialects used in East Central region (Lusoga, Lugweri, Swahili, Samia, Luganda).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: lphsechr@mjap.mak.ac.ug
addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), not
later than 9th December 2022 at 5:00pm.

The Application letter, CV and certificates be attached as one document; and should not exceed 5 MB.

For more information and job application details, see: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program Counselor Jobs in Uganda

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