IRC HIV Counsellor Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. IRC Uganda looking for “HIV Counsellor”. Applicants with a Diploma or Bachelor’s in social sciences may apply on or before 14 July 2022.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC HIV Counsellor Jobs 2022
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 04 July 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of HIV Counsellor to be based in Bidibidi, Uganda.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | HIV Counsellor |
| Location | Bidibidi, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Diploma or Bachelor’s in social sciences |
| Experience Required | At least two (2) years |
| Application Deadline | 14 July 2022 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2022
Job Overview: Under the supervision of the health facility in-charge, h/she shall provide quality counseling of clients, patient follow-up in coordination with the community health workers.
Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize Community Health data management tools and systems to record information about HIV clients accessing services, in line with the principle of confidentiality and utilize aggregate information to improve service delivery.
- Develop strategies for retention of psychosocial groups and evaluate performance of individual psychosocial groups.
- Conduct counseling of individual clients and encouraging forms of psychosocial support.
- Conduct awareness raising activities.
- Maintain a positive relationship with community health workers, VHT’s and other community-based groups to ensure they are involved in the activities of the community health and they play an active role in the referral pathway.
- Maintain a collaborative relationship with all organizations working in the context to facilitate referrals and joint activities, while upholding IRC’s standard in Health programming.
- Conduct regular follow-ups, compile daily & weekly reports, and attend weekly case review meetings.
- Collect data through Community Health management tools and systems.
- And any other duties that might be given by the supervisor in the line of duty.
Qualification & Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s in social sciences, community development or other relevant academic qualification.
- Past Experience engaging in community-based initiatives will be an added advantage
- At least two (2) years’ working experience preferably with NGOs in a cross- cultural setting.
- Experience in supervising staff and community incentive workers.
- Previous team experience and knowledge of team dynamics is desirable.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC HIV Counsellor Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 14 July 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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