Job Title: Counsellors
(2 Employment Opportunities)
(2 Employment Opportunities)
Organization: The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on
AIDS
AIDS
Duty Station: Kampala and Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Scientist
Reports to: Scientist
About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, and has generated a wealth of
research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that
have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
over time. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe. MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans
to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on the IPM 027
trial “A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and
efficacy trial of a dapivirine vaginal matrix ring in healthy HIV-negative
women”.
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, and has generated a wealth of
research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that
have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
over time. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe. MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans
to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on the IPM 027
trial “A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and
efficacy trial of a dapivirine vaginal matrix ring in healthy HIV-negative
women”.
Job Summary: The Counsellors will provide high quality
counseling for study participants and VCT in study communities with the aim of
reducing the risk of HIV infection and transmission.
counseling for study participants and VCT in study communities with the aim of
reducing the risk of HIV infection and transmission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for
Counselling (Pre and Post Testing) Sessions - HIV/AIDS education to
community - Community mobilisation
for VCT and existing trials/ Studies - Promotion of condom
use and other HIV prevention services. - Secure relevant
counselling records safely. - Offer continuous risk
reduction counselling to study volunteers - Gather data on uptake
of counseling - Provide crisis
management, whenever needed - Keep participants results
confidentially in a secure place - Refer VCT clients
where necessary.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The applicant should
possess a diploma in SWASA, Development studies or a related field. - Additional certificate
in Counseling from a recognized institution - A minimum of two
years’ experience in a similar role in a recognized health or research
organization - Good
interpersonal/communications skills. - Fluency in verbal and
written English and Luganda. - Highly organized,
detail-oriented and self-motivated. - Ability to ride a
motorcycle will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic
qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of
three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O
Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by email: [email protected]
NB: Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for interviews
contacted for interviews
Deadline: 1st August, 2014
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