Fresher HIV Counselor Job Opportunities – Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

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Job Title:  HIV Counselor (Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: District Program Officer and Clinician (for day to day programmatic activities)

 

About US:

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works 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.

 

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.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must have Certificate in Counselling from a recognized institution.
  • At least one 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:

All suitably qualified and interested 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.

 

NB:

  • 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.

 

Deadline: 10th March 2022 at 5:00pm

 

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