Job Description
Job Title: HIV Prevention Officer
Duties and Responsibilities ;
• Assess new NESH implementing Health facilities for readiness to initiate ART Prevention Activities
• Assess quality of community support activities relating to ART in and around potential NESH implementing Health facilities
• Assist NESH implementing Health facilities in developing their community program for ART during site activation process
• Identify training needs , plan trainings and facilitate training sessions on prevention activities .
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Counseling , Social Work or Community Development or related field with 5 years minimum working experience
• At least five years working in HIV/AIDS ART , HBC or hospice environment at community level .
• Must be proficient with and able to teach basic facts on HIV/AIDS .
• Trained in HCT and HIV care counseling as per the national curriculum.
Personal and professional skills
• Honest and a high degree of integrity ,Analytical skills with an eye for detail , Very good communication skills, a team builder and player.
• Demonstrated counseling skills and strong understanding of HIV/ AIDS related issues in the Uganda context .
• Familiarity with adult learning principles /techniques and demonstrated ability in design and facilitate learning opportunities for adults .
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing activities.
How to Apply
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
P. O. Box 4127 Kampala
Tel ;04127176, Fax ;041 341413
Deadline;17th September 2012
