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• The incumbent will provide quality counselling
  services to MUg Clients, their families and supported communities; that
  empower them to cope with prevailing situations, make informed decisions
  and live positively for improved quality of life
• Actively participate in capacity building
  activities within the department and in liaison with the Training and
  Education function to build knowledge and skills of health workers in
  Counselling so as to improve counselling services both at MUg and
  supported sites
• Provide and maintain High quality counselling
  services to the clients and their families, guided by Standard counselling
  guidelines
• Effectively utilize and account for
  departmental funds received for planned activities so as to achieve
  departmental goals using the available resources
• Take part in and support the efficient and
  effective team working in the Counselling department to deliver quality
  and cohesive counselling interventions that support improved health
  outcomes for MUg clients and supported sites
• Actively participate in creation of strong linkages
  and good collaboration within the communities and other stakeholders, so
  as to increase demand for services and contribute to the overall
  organizational goals
• Actively participate in operational research
  as part of departmental undertakings and in liaison with Research and
  Strategic Information department to demonstrate best practices and
  contribute to new knowledge.  

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in guidance and counseling / clinical psychology
• Possession of a Post graduate diploma in
  child counseling or related field desirable
• The applicant should be a registered member
  of Uganda Counselling Association (UCA)
• A minimum of three years’ clinical
  counselling work experience
• Working knowledge and experience of HIV/AIDS
  care issues
• Knowledge of Ministry of health and local
  government systems
• Knowledge in counselling adults and children
• Working knowledge in HIV & AIDS
  counselling
• Good listening skills
• Good writing skills
• Good mentorship and coaching skills
• Good presenting skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good training skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills
• Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in various
  MS Office packages
• Working knowledge of English and local
  languages
• Hard working, trust-worthy, and holding the
  highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• The applicant must also be flexible,
  reliable, and in sympathy with the Christian values of Mildmay Uganda.
• Evidence of a non-judgemental approach
  regarding race, religion, culture, sexuality and lifestyle is critical.

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