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Job Title:  Case Management Assistant (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Pakwach, Uganda

Reports to: District Care & Treatment Officer

About Organisation:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

Job Summary:   The Case Management Assistant will provide quality comprehensive HIV counseling services to clients, their partners, family members and communities to respond to the HIV epidemic.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all newly identified positive clients are linked and initiated on Art in facilities of their choice.
• Implement Assisted Partner Notification (APN) with a focus on interviewing and elicitation of sexual contacts at service points.
• To offer quality intensive adherence counseling (IAC) to all identified non-suppressing clients.
• Conducts health education sessions on ART clinic days in supported facilities
• Document in the relevant data tools, compile MoH reports and related program reports.
• The incumbent will also support health facilities in setting up peer support groups and facilitating meetings for special populations of people living with HIV.
• Perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the team leader.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Social Work Social Administration, Development Studies, Community and Adult Education, Social Sciences, Community Psychology, Guidance and counseling from a reputable Institution.
• At least two years working experience in an HIV/AIDS Clinical setting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in local languages within the supported districts is a must
• HIV/AIDS Counseling Certificate is an added advantage
• One year of experience in HIV counseling in a busy clinical setting
• Willingness to travel and provide care services at selected health facilities
• Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications, and contact information for three professional references to the IDI Human Resources Director. Candidates are also requested to include in their CV links to their previously authored scientific documents, including manuscripts, reports, or grant proposals. Apply at the link below.

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Deadline: 28th June 2024

NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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