Rakai Health Sciences Program Community VMMC Counselor Jobs in Uganda

General Position Summary

Community VMMC Counselor will offer HIV/AIDS counseling to clients and carry out pre- and Post-HIV test counselling.

VMMC Counsellor will also offer health education and support VMMC related training.

VMMC Counsellor will work with the VHTs/mobilisers in the community for client mobilization and MOH staff to ensure that implementation of the VMMC program at SMC site is efficiently executed.

Jobs Responsibilities

To provide HIV testing services to SMC clients

To sensitize and mobilize potential SMC clients

To provide follow up counselling to SMC clients who receive their HIV results

To offer ongoing psychosocial support to clients attending SMC clinics

To link HIV positive clients for care and treatment

To counsel circumcised participants to avoid behavioral disinhibition

To provide psychosocial support to spouses of the SMC participants

To promote condom use and distribution

To attend /to refer SMC clients who may need medical attention

Seeking informed consent from potential clients for circumcision

Handling and accounting for circumcision finances and logistics

Ensuring security and proper utilization of logistics according to inventory lists

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in SWASA or Community Psychology or Guidance and counseling or Diploma in HIV Counselling or Certificate in HIV counselling.

Certificate in Male Circumcision counselling will be an added advantage

At least 1-year experience in HIV counseling in a busy clinical setting

Mentorship, Counseling, and Communication skills

Must be willing to travel and provide care services at selected health facilities and outreaches

Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Rakai Health Sciences Program Community VMMC Counselor Jobs in Uganda

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