Counselors (2 positions )
RAKAI HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMIs a bio-medical research and service delivery collaborative initiative located in Rakai district, South Western Uganda.
It strives to improve health outcomes of populations through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute- Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.
The program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to efficiently execute its research and service activities.
Job Purpose:
The Counselor will provide psychological counseling to Program clients in a wide variety of conditions/issues ranging from HIV related problems to Psycho-social issues such as Domestic Violence and child abuse.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• The successful candidate should possess diploma in counseling and guidance from a recognized institution.
• A certificate in HIV/AIDS counseling conforming to the MOH HCT policy is an added advantage
• Must be a registered counselor with the Uganda Counseling Association
• Must follow the code of ethics associated with the respective certification.
• Have obtained at least five years’ experience in counseling, with a minimum of two years in HIV and AIDS counseling or medical environment/setting
• Pleasant, social, hardworking, flexible, with a spirit of team work/building.
• With good interpersonal skills, and high integrity.
• Fluent in English and Luganda (spoken and written).
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision.
• Should posses a valid Motor-cycle riding permit or willing to learn riding a motorcycle
• Willingness to work and reside in a rural setting – Rakai District.
• Willing and ready to work for long hours
How to apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their application letters, detailed resume (CV) indicating 3 professional referees, physical addresses and functioning day-time telephone contacts or Mobile phone numbers to:
The Human Resource Manager
Rakai Health Sciences Program
P. O. Box 279, Kalisizo
Not later than 22nd February, 2013 (only shortlisted candidate will be contacted)
