Job Title: HIV Counselor – MJAP Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: District Program Officer and Clinician (for day to day programmatic activities)
Supervises: Peers (Lay volunteer workers)
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Profile:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) was established in 2004 and is registered as a privatenot-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.
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 noncommunicable HIV related conditions.
Project overview:
MJAP was granted the PEPFAR funding Award for the USAID Local Partner Health Services in the East Central Uganda. MJAP will support public health facilities and their communities in the 12 districts of Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba; to continue implementation of quality Integrated HIV/AIDS and TB services, and contribute to the attainment/sustenance of epidemic control
Job Summary
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.
Roles 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 an 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 member
- 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
Qualifications
- Certificate in 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 for MJAP Uganda Jobs 2022
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: hr@mjap.mak.ac.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).
The Application letter, CV and certificates be attached as one document, and should not exceed 5 MB. MJAP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
MJAP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
Closing Date: 10th March 2022 at 5:00 pm
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