Job Title: Psychosocial Services Coordinator
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: Soroti, Uganda
VA No.: TASO-2016-HR/5
REF: TS/HR/PM 09
Reports to: Centre Manager
About US:
The
AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a
process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality
of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and
disease.
AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a
process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality
of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and
disease.
Job Summary: The Psychosocial Services Coordinator will
oversee the provision of all psychosocial services at TASO Centre of Excellence
and Public Health Facilities and promote care, treatment and support programs
in accordance to the set procedures, policies, regulations, guidelines,
standards and targets.
oversee the provision of all psychosocial services at TASO Centre of Excellence
and Public Health Facilities and promote care, treatment and support programs
in accordance to the set procedures, policies, regulations, guidelines,
standards and targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, harmonize and manage
departmental work plans and budgets - Supervise and monitor implementation of
department activities - Lead the provision of care, treatment and
support services to PLHIV at the Facilities and communities. - Provide guidance to implementation of HIV
prevention services - Coordinate center clinics and community outreach
activities - Lead the mapping and identification of OVC
Households - Plan, supervise and monitor provision of
comprehensive OVC services - Plan, supervise and monitor implementation of
ARV delivery at the center and Community - Ensure an updated Pre-ART Register.
- Conduct psychosocial HSS activities at PHFs
- Ensure effective follow-up of clients both at
TASO centers and PHFs to improve client retention in care - Ensure all HIV Positive individuals are
linked into care, treatment and support services - Provide support to the Centre Manager on
partnership issues related to counselling, community and social support
activities and psychosocial activities. - Ensure compliance to the set TASO standards,
procedures and guidelines in the delivery of counselling services. - Carry out performance planning, review and
appraisals for the subordinates staff in the department - Conduct quarterly programmatic reviews of
counselling and manage smooth transitions as staffs are rotated in the
different service arms. - Ensure effective documentation of
psychosocial activities and success stories - Prepare, review and submit periodic reports
on psychosocial activities as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Psychosocial Services
Coordinator vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: Social Sciences, Education, SWSA, Development Studies,
Community and Adult Education, Community Psychology, or Guidance and
Counselling - Possession of a Post graduate Diploma in
Project Planning and Management, HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate,
Supervision skills and TOT in community care. - At least seven years’ experience in a
HIV/AIDS counseling work, 2 of which should have been in a supervisory
position - Trends and developments in HIV Counselling
programming - Rights of PLHIV
- Skills: Counselling skills, motorcycle riding,
Leadership skills, supervisory skills, Computer skills - Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, Emotional control,
Confidentiality, Empathy, patience, ability to work under mental and
physical stress
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter,
resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter,
resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
All
interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please
forward your applications to:
forward your applications to:
The
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
P.O.
Box 10443,
Box 10443,
Kampala.
Uganda
Uganda
OR
Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital
Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital
OR
Apply Online -> Click Here
Apply Online -> Click Here
Deadline: 22nd July, 2016.
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