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: [email protected] 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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