Job Title: Case Management Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Nebbi, Uganda
About the Company:
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: Provision 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 supporting
- 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 apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 3rd November 2024
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