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Eployer: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duties:
Support mentorship and training efforts to build capacity of facility teams to deliver high quality psycho-social support and care services to individuals infected and affected by HIV.
Actively participate in team-based clinical care of TB and HIV/AIDS patients attending IDI-supported health facilities in line with standard treatment guidelines.
Take lead in efforts of identification and linkage of new PLHIV through optimization of facility-based HTC activities, implementation of partner services, and through targeted community HTC initiatives.
Support establishment and functionalization of psycho-social support groups including adolescent clubs, Sero-discordant couple clubs, and family support groups to strengthen adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment and to promote uptake of preventive service packages.
Guide facility teams to deliver high quality HIV/AIDS care and preventive services for Key Populations using non-discriminatory gender-sensitive models.
Participate in client education and facility sensitization to continuously build knowledge among patients attending IDI-supported health facilities.
Participate in performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use activities at IDI-supported health facilities to guide implementation of project activities.
Education:
The ideal candidate for the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Counsellor job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social sciences, SWASA or related field.
Additional training in HIV/AIDS counselling modules from a recognized institution
Up-to-date knowledge of national HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment policies.
Excellent communication, organization and management skills.
Understands client confidentiality and exhibits high level of ethical conduct.
Basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and power point.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic credentials with at least two referees to:
The Manager Human Resources,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 31st May 2017