Jobs at Baylor College of Medicine in Uganda- Counselling Coordinator

Job Title:
Counselling Coordinator - 1 position (Head office)
Role defi nition Develop and monitor the implementation of systems and guidelines for providing counselling services at Center & other Baylor-Uganda supported sites in line with counselling professional standards and Baylor Uganda counselling mission

Key Result Areas
1. Develop and monitor the implementation systems and operating guidelines for the counselling unit line with Baylor Uganda’s psychosocial guidelines

2. Develop and monitor the implementation of annual and quarterly Baylor Uganda counselling work plan, procurement plan and manage the budget in line with Baylor Uganda counselling mission and fi nancial guidelines

3. Develop and monitor the implementation of counselling Unit targets (BSC) and write quarterly and annually report in regard to the performance of counseling at Center and in the regions in line with Baylor-Uganda Mission

4. Develop an activity plan for facilitating in the study camps and peer support group activities, conduct VCT outreach and carry out the ‘Know your Child Status’ campaigns in line with the counselling unit mission

5. Identify research opportunities and monitor the Conduction of research and presentation of fi ndings based on documented related lessons leant plus experiences in conferences, journals and medical related literature in line with Baylor Uganda clinical research objectives

6. Review and monitor the implementation of the capacity building plan (in terms of training, mentorship and coaching) at COE, and Baylor Uganda supported health facilities in line with the counselling SOPs and Baylor Uganda capacity building guidelines

7. Review and implementation of HR support activities to enhance a competent & motivated “counselling team” in line with the Human resources manual.

Job specifi cations
The job holder should have; 1) A Masters Degree in Counselling with medical related HIV knowledge. (2) 5 years of experience in Counselling and 3 years at a senior management position preferably in health development, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with government and donor
representatives (3) Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis and must have solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: PMTCT, PWP, HCT, AB and ART (4) have Key personal competences in Team and communication skills, Must be dynamic, Persuasive &convincing, selfmotivated
and able to demonstrate high initiative. (5) Should be willing to travel to up country for up to 35% of his/her time.


How to Apply:
If you have the relevant qualifi cations and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4.00 p.m., Monday 10th September 2012. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone
contact.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER,
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION-UGANDA
BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSIPITAL,
P.O. BOX 72052 CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA
Tel: +256-417-119200/100,
EMAIL: admin@baylor-Uganda.org

Deadline: 10th Sept 2012