Counselors Jobs in Uganda at Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Title: Counselors

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) FULL TIME

The counselor will be responsible for providing the clients relevant information about SMC. He/ she will perform counseling sessions ensuring high level confidentiality without discrimination. He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provides a full range of counseling services to MMC clients
• Identify clients problems and document pertinent information
• Assist clients in formulating plans for addressing problem areas
• Refers clients for further counseling to other social support institutions as required
• Participates as a full member of the expanded AMAKA team
• Support other circumcision related activities as required
Requirement:    

Educational Requirements:
• A diploma or degree in a health related field
• Completion of a recognized course in a counseling with a specialty in counseling services for persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Excellent communication skills
• Good counseling skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary work
• Knowledge and understanding of recent advances in HIV/AIDS.

How to apply:    
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 4th June 2012