IDRC Medical Counsellor Jobs in Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Counsellor for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study to be based in South Western Uganda.

The Successful candidate will report to the Study Coordinator.

Job Description

• Provide quality Voluntary HIV Counselling and testing services to SEARCH SAPPHIRE
clients/patients.

• Provide psychosocial support counselling to all SEARCH SAPPHIRE participants and when
necessary to their families/next of kin.

• Provide adherence assessment, monitoring and counselling for clients living with HIV who
drink Alcohol and other drugs.

• Provide quality IAC to patients with non-suppressed Viral Load.

• Participate in screening of potential study participants at participating sites and facilities

• Take part in designing and evaluation of data collection tools for research and general
care.

• Administer quality of life assessment and adherence assessment questionnaires for study
patients at regular intervals during scheduled study visits.

• Provide out of health facility-based care to clients and families with special needs.

• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

• Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine with additional training in Counselling from a reputable institution.

• Previous training in mental health is an added advantage.

• At least two years’ progressive work experience in a clinical and/or community HIV research institution.

• Previous HIV training and work experience especially in care for those at risk of nonsuppression of VL.

• Fluency in Runyankore and other languages used in South Western Uganda.

• Good computer and interpersonal skills.

• Valid GCP and PHRP certificates

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IDRC Medical Counsellor Jobs in Uganda

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