MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Counsellor Jobs
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Counsellor Jobs
Job Purpose: The position will provide high quality counselling to the study participants and ensure that
results are given timely to the study participants.
Roles & Responsibilities
Provide HIV/AIDS education to study participants;
Conduct interviews with study participants;
Conduct physical measurements of study participants;
Provide counselling to study participants before and after conducting HIV testing;
Conduct rapid tests for HIV and give results in a timely manner;
Counsel participants who test HIV positive and link them to care;
Provide continuous risk reduction counselling for HIV;
Collect data on the tests performed and enter it in the predesigned forms;
Perform phlebotomy and prepare any other samples requested by the Project Leader; and,
Perform any other assignment as requested by the line manager.
Person Specification
Diploma in counselling;
Degree qualifications in a related course is an added advantage;
Short courses on research methods, geriatrics training, GCP training, counselling is an added advantage;
At least 2 years’ experience working in counselling preferably in a medical research setting;
Experience in working/ counselling older persons;
Communication skills with good of English and Luganda; and,
User knowledge in computer applications.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Counsellor Jobs
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