Job Title: Counselor (38 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Acholi Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The Activity aims to support the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the 16 districts and one city in Kigezi & Lango regions. The main goal is to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions.
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Community Engagement Officer, the Counselor will provide comprehensive counselling services to patients in chronic care in the HIV clinic, antenatal care/ Mother Baby care points and Tuberculosis Units.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide quality and comprehensive counselling services to clients, family members, communities and partners, with focus on HIV and TB services
- Empower clients in chronic care to disclose their HIV status to significant others
- Use index client testing to access HIV testing services among children, sexual partners/networks and family members
- Participate in the process of empowering clients with skills for self-reliance and making appropriate succession plans
- Participate in the mobilization and support of communities to offer HIV education and care
- Provide home-based HIV counseling and testing, and TB screening to household members
- Establish and support peer support groups for clients
- Participate in the drawing and implementation of the clinic work plans.
- Perform counselling and other support techniques and procedures as requested and prescribed by the clinicians
- High degree of Integrity, Empathy, Patience, Confidentiality
- Possess the ability to work under mental and physical stress
- Conduct home visits to clients on ART and TB for adherence support
- Provide information to clients, aimed at reducing their vulnerability to diseases and infections through health education.
- Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness at the clinic and sensitizations in the communities
- Support and supervise the facility with the YAPS activities including reporting.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree social work, counselling psychology, guidance or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery with a certificate and experience in HIV counselling and guidance.
- Short term capacity development courses on HIV counselling is an added advantage
- The applicant should preferably have at least a year’s experience in HIV with Counselling, and have experience in supporting HIV / AIDS and TB prevention and care services (both facility and community).
- A clear and concise understanding of the psychosocial issues relating to health and illness
- Deep knowledge of care planning procedures
- Riding skills with a valid riding license is a strong added advantage
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected]
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
Deadline: 20th June 2025 at 05:00 pm.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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