Job Title: COUNSELLORS
About this Job:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach programmes. Since April 2011, IDI, with funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been offering safe adult Male medical Circumcision services in Kampala as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men. This initiative, branded “AMAKA -Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala” is being implemented in two facilities in Kampala. IDI has received additional funding to further scale up MMC services beyond Kampala. This MMC scale up will initially involve the districts of: Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo Buliisa and Kalangala among many others effective 1st October 2012.
11. COUNSELORS
The counselor will be responsible for providing the clients relevant information about SMC. He/ she will perform counseling sessions ensuring high level confidentiality without discrimination. He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides a full range of counseling services to MMC clients
• Identify clients problems and document pertinent information
• Assist clients in formulating plans for addressing problem areas
• Refers clients for further counseling to other social support institutions as required
• Participates as a full member of the expanded AMAKA team
• Support other circumcision related activities as required
Requirement:
Educational Requirements:
• A diploma or degree in a health related field
• Completion of a recognized course in a counseling with a specialty in counseling services for persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Excellent communication skills
• Good counseling skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary work
• Knowledge and understanding of recent advances in HIV/AIDS.
How to apply:
Contract duration:
For all the positions indicated above, the initial contract duration will be one year from the start date, but renewable based on funding availability.
To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
