Counsellor (60 Positions)

Responsibilities

• Collect all materials needed for fieldwork.
  
• Safely maintain the tablet and ensure that it is charged when needed.
  
• Must be able to complete interviews on the tablets with accuracy and reasonable speed.
  
• Approach participants as assigned by Team Leader.
  
• Conduct interview consent procedures using the tablet.
  
• Conduct individual interviews using the tablet.
  
• Conduct biomarker consent procedures using the tablet.
  
• Provide HIV counseling services at the household level
  
• Prepare participants to take the HIV test by carrying out pre-test counseling
  
• Assess and explore participant’s HIV risk and offer risk reduction options
  
• Provide appropriate post-test counseling and referrals
  
• Identify participants who are in need of referrals. Provide such participants with appropriate referrals by completing the relevant referral form.
  
• Inform the Team Leader of interviews completed and partially completed on a daily basis.
  
• Schedule return visits for any incomplete interviews.
  
• The Interviewer will be reporting to the Team Leader for the particular team.
  
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
  

Requirements

• Minimum educational requirement: Diploma in social sciences, biological sciences, or related field.
  
• Preference given to those with HIV testing and counselling certification.
  
• Ability to read and speak fluently in English and at least one main local language in the geographical areas where they are posted to work.
  
• Able to work with computers and tablets.
  
• Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  
• Experience working in large population surveys such as UPHIA and DHS in the last 7 years.
  
• Valid certificate in GCP and protection of human research participants
  

How to Apply:

The Applications should be filled ONLINE at the following link provided in the table below respectively and submitted to the Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Health

https://makerere-university-school-of-public-health.breezy.hr/p/824e0ebe8087-counsellor

Applicants are advised to:

• Scan and attach only the relevant documents
  
• Create an email address in case you do not have one
  

Required Documents include the following:

• Application. cover letter (type in section)
  
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae showing three referees
  
• Copies of academic papers
  
• Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vita. My period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience. Scan documents 2-4 as one document and upload under the (CV / Resume) section.
  

Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts. Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the Interviews