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Job Title:    Psychosocial and Community Linkages Officer

Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)

Duty Station:  Uganda

Reports to: Center Program Manager

About US:

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) was founded to contribute 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. TASO is implementing various projects funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Fund in partnership with various Implementing Partners to support the Government of Uganda accelerate epidemic control and the attainment of the UNAIDS 95 95 95 goals.

Job Summary:  The Psychosocial and Community Linkages Officer will supervise and coordinate the provision of all psychosocial service TASO Centre of Excellence and Public Health Facilities and promote care, treatment and sup programs in accordance to the set procedures, policies, regulations, guidelines, standards and target

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 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

Key Outputs

• Plans and budgets for psychosocial department at the Centre
• Psychosocial components of Care, Treatment and Support services are well-coordinated at T. center and PHFs
• HIV Prevention activities well-coordinated and monitored
• Human resources and other resources in the department managed
• Quality of service delivery ensured
• Policies, guidelines, procedures, standards and regulations adhered too
• HSS Psychosocial activities well-coordinated and implemented
• Periodic reports written, reviewed and submitted on time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant 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.
• Additional Training Necessary: Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate, Supervisory Skills Training, Management Improvement Training OR TOT in Community Care.
• Seven years of 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
• Key Skills: Counselling skills, Motorcycle riding, Leadership skills, Supervisory skills and Computer skills.
• Other Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, Emotional control, Confidentiality, Empathy, Patience and Ability to work under mental and physical stress

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees, two of who should be the present employer / immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.

All interested candidates MUST fully fill the TASO Online Job Application Form, Click Here, scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:

While TASO appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Deadline: 28^th October 2021 

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