Makerere University School of Public Health (Crane Survey) Nurse Counsellor Jobs in Uganda

Makerere University School of Public Health (Crane Survey) Nurse Counsellor Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

Coordinates and supervises activities of the nurse counselling department

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to the Surveillance Officer

Coordinate and supervise activities of the nurse counselling department.

Ensure that nurse counsellors’ rooms have all required supplies in sufficient quantities.

Obtaining informed consent

Conducting quantitative structured interviews using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI)

Conducting qualitative semi-structured interviews in collaboration with Behavioral Scientists and other investigators

Providing routine HIV and STI counselling and provision of results

Provide treatment of STI in accordance to accepted policy

Collects biological specimens as dictated by the protocol

Assists in the practical aspects of the survey conduct including clinic flow and patient assistance

Participates in the management of filing system of participant records and results

The Nurse Counsellor shall be responsible for any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing Science or diploma, Registered or Comprehensive nurse

Experience, skills, and other requirements

Excellent in drawing and processing of blood samples

Certificate in HIV counselling from recognized institute

At least one year working experience

Computer literate

Administrative and good organizational skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Self-driven and team player

Multi-lingual communication ability is key for Hoima (Runyoro), Bulisa (Lugungu) Kabale (Rukiga) among others

Must have up to date GCP (CITI), GLP (CITI) and Human subject protection certification

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Makerere University School of Public Health (Crane Survey) Nurse Counsellor Jobs in Uganda

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