LINKAGE COORDINATOR Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: LINKAGE COORDINATOR TEST AND TREAT PROJECT- MASAKA
Reports To: Test and Treat Coordinator
Job Summary: He/she will ensure that all identified HIV positives access linkages of
patients into care and follow up for patients lost to care. The person will work closely with sub county focal persons and VHTs to ensure appropriate and timely linkage of clients to care facilities and track all those who will be lost to care.

Duties and responsibilities:
Provide technical assistance to the project team in implementation of demand creation for HCT and ART
Ensure all clients are linked to care and treatment facilities
Support training of lay cadres with regard to linkage to care and follow up
Work with sub county focal persons, to monitor and supervise activities of VHTs with regard to linkage and follow up.
Ensures that standard procedures are in place that ensure ethical issues with regard to follow up are adhered to.
Document all lessons and best practices with regard to linkages for replication to
other AHF-Uganda Cares sites and partners.

Qualification and Experience: Bachelors degree in social sciences, counselling or a
Registered Nursing Officer. He/She should have requisite training and experience as a
community /social worker or nurse in an HIV/AIDS service organization. Additional training in community mobilization, HIV and ART counselling are an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years experience working in this position
Physical Demands: Must be able to ride a motorcycle.
Certificates and Licenses: Should have a valid registration with governing bodies.
Language/cultural preferences: This position requires someone who is conversant
with the local language and cultures in the region.