Job Title: KP/PP Peer Linkage Facilitator – MJAP Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Community Linkage/Prevention Coordinator
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Profile:
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 build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary
The KP/PP Peer Linkage Facilitator will mobilise, track & follow up HIV negative clients on PrEP (retention), follow up KPs/PPs lost from care in MJAP supported sites, support effective linkage of all HIV positive KPs/PPs identified from the community to MJAP supported care centres or as otherwise mutually agreed.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Linking KPs/PPs to health facilities and any other community where they need support.
- Give health education on key HIV prevention interventions
- Mobilisation of KPs/PPs for uptake of services in both the outreaches and supported health facilities
- Drug & condom distribution
- Making PrEP refills
- Making reports on PrEP clients
- Making prompt follow-ups of KPs/PPs who miss their appointments
- Providing psychosocial support to fellow KP/PP peers on drug adherence, combination prevention packages and stigma reduction
- Encouraging KPs/PPs to remain in care and ensure good retention at the supported facilities
- Identifying KPs/PPs in communities who need services and linking them to health facilities
- Documentation of the gathered data in the relevant tools
- Compilation of summary reports to the supervisor
Qualifications
- The applicant must hold an Ordinary Level UCE certificate
- Special knowledge in the management of HIV/AIDS and its related complications, confidentiality, team player, ability to empathize and be patient and counseling skills.
- Age: 20 years and above
How To Apply for MJAP Uganda Jobs 2022
All qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). Email applications to; hr@mjap.mak.ac.ug
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing Date: 21st February, 2022 by 5:00pm
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