Job title: Counselors
Post(s):02
Organization: MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS
Location: Masaka, Uganda
Deadline: 05:00pm 16th October 2013.
Reports to: Scientist
Background Information
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency.
The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioral studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe.
MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on the IPM 027 trial “A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy trial of a dapivirine vaginal matrix ring in healthy HIV-negative women”.
All positions will be based at the Unit’s Field station in Masaka.
Terms: These positions will be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit salary scales. The initial appointments will be for a period of up to 1 year with a possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.
Start date: As soon as possible
Position Objective:
To provide high quality counseling for study participants and VCT in study communities with the aim of reducing the risk of HIV infection and transmission.
Key roles and responsibilities;
• Counselling (Pre and Post Testing) Sessions
• HIV/AIDS education to community
• Community mobilisation for VCT and existing trials/Studies Promotion of condom use and other HIV prevention services.
• Secure relevant counselling records safely.
• Provide continuous risk reduction counselling to study volunteers
• Collect data on uptake of counselling
• Provide crisis management, whenever needed
• Keep participants results confidentially in a secure place
• Refer VCT clients where necessary.
Qualifications and experience:
• Minimum of a diploma in SWASA, Development studies or a related field.
• Must Have a certificate in Counseling from a recognized institution
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a recognized health or research organization
• Good interpersonal/communications skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle will be an added advantage.
How to apply:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P. O. Box 49,
Entebbe
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
No comments:
Post a Comment