HIV Counsellor
Location | Yumbe, Uganda |
Date Posted | January 7, 2021 |
Category |
Health Care / Medical
NGO |
Job Type |
Contract
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Currency | UGX |
Description
BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kitgum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming SCOPE OF WORK: 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Professional Standards:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation
Qualifications
- High School/College Degree/Certification Nursing or social sciences, community development or other relevant academic qualification
- Past experience engaging in community based initiatives will be an added advantage
Experience
- 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 desirable