Counselors Jobs in Uganda- CDC and Government of Uganda

Job Title: Counselors - 13 Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following vacant posts existing in Kalangala District Home Based VCT Project (Job Titles 1, 2, 3, and 4) and in Main Stream Kalangala District Local Government (Job Titles 5, 6 and 7).


The following information is specific for candidates interested in working under the Kalangala (HBVCT) Project: Kalangala

District Local Government with support from Centers for ease Control and Prevention [CDC] is implementing a project entitled provision of full access Home-Based Confidential HIV Counseling and Testing (HBVCT) and Basic care (BC) in Kalangala
District and the Surrounding Fishing Communities in the Republic of Uganda. All applicants interested in working under this project MUST be willing to reside and work in Kalangala District with extensive travels to the other islands within Lake Victoria and the surrounding districts. All positions under this project are on One year Contract basis with possibilities of extension based on performance, and availability of funds. An attractive package will be paid to all successful applicants. The posts are:


Job Title: Counselors - 13 posts: Age: Not more than 40 years;
Reports to Counselor supervisor

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Conducting home to home HIV counseling and Testing (HHHCT)
2. Providing individual risk assessment to clients
3. Performing HIV prevention counseling and education in the community
4. Making appropriate client referrals and making follow-up based on HIV test results
5. Perform integrated HHHCT outreach activities
6. Coordinate with Programme supported landing site/parish/village mobilisers
7. Record and submit required reports and documents in timely manner to the Programme manager through the data manager
8. Any other duties as assigned by the counselor supervisor


Job requirement

Qualifications/desired skills:
1. A bachelor's degree in a health related field or social sciences.
Diploma holders may also apply.
2. Possession of a certificate or a higher qualification in HIV/AIDS counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
3. Should be a team player and ready to work in hard to reach and hard to stay area/islands
4. Must be willing to reside and work in Kalangala District and
5. Ability to ride a motorcycle will be an added advantage.


How to apply

Applications should be submitted to the Secretary District Service Commission Kalangala District Local Government P.O. Box 2, Kalangala clearly specifying whether you are applying for Project Jobs 1, 2, 3 and 4 or District Jobs 5, 6 and 7. Applications or all posts must be received not later than 6th March 2011. Application forms (PSC Form No.3 PSF 3- Revised 2008) are obtainable from the offices of the District Service Commission or Chief Administrative Officer and must be filled in triplicate together with photocopies of academic certificates, testimonials and recent passport size photographs.

Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Day time telephone contacts must also be clearly indicated. Serving officers MUST route their applications through their Heads of Departments, who should be informed of the dosing date to avoid unnecessary delays. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.