Volunteer Counselor Jobs – Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
About the Organization
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an autonomous organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit joint venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defence and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences). The Centre was established to respond to the HIV/AIDS challenge which was at the peak by that time. At its inception, the centre was supported by a grant from the Ugandan Government that was used to renovate the initial building that housed the JCRC offices at Bulange, Mengo and provided the basic equipment to start work.
JCRC pioneered the use of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa as early as 1992 through a research project to determine the lowest effective dose of Zidovudine. Thereafter, JCRC set up a network model to increase access to ART treatment in the country. This was a case study for the PEPFAR program culminating into the Centre becoming the first recipient of a 7-year USAID/PEPFAR grant to expand access to ART in Uganda. The Centre has undertaken several landmark research trials that have shaped HIV/AIDS policies/treatment guidelines worldwide.
Over the years, JCRC has continued to expand her services both in terms of services offered and geographical presence across Uganda.
Job Description
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences).
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Duties and Responsibilities
Work closely with your health facility supervisor and health workers to support provision & access to quality prevention, treatment & care health services through offering quality counseling services to clients in Care.
Offer quality comprehensive psychological Support services to clients, their family members and the community.
Work with Village Health Teams (VHTs), linkage facilitators and expert clients to coordinate and ensure newly identified cases are linked & enrolled in care, started on treatment & retained in care and virally suppressed.
Ensure all clients in care are attached to community health workers & receive contact for all services on a weekly if virally non-suppressed & monthly if suppressed.
In consultation with supervisors, carry out integrated community outreaches for index clients testing, home based IAC, TB/HIV treatment refills, client follow up and TB/HIV investigation
Work with facility health workers to sustain a good appointment and follow up system at the facility and the community to ensure patient continuity in care.
Work closely with health workers and expert clients to coordinate peer support groups and family support group activities and HIV/TB client literacy.
Engage and refer/link clients to other health, social and para legal services to ensure continuum of care and maintain accurate up to date daily activity logs and report.
Work with data clerk/HIA to monitor and report on priority prevention, HIV/TB care & treatment and PMTCT/EID indicators essential for tracking patient quality client care.
Any other duties as may be assigned to your supervisor for the wellbeing of the patient.
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate
Diploma in Counselling and Guidance or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning will be an added advantage.
At least one years’ relevant experience in HIV counselling preferably rural health facilities
Additional medical training in nursing or midwifery will be an added advantage
Good communication skills and counselling skills
Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS.
Must have knowledge and understanding of the local language.
Residents of the above district or nearby areas are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All applications should be addressed to The Manager Human Resource & Development Joint Clinical Research Centre via jobs@jcrc.org.ug
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