USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango Activity is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre
(JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance to districts for the implementation
of an integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Kigezi and
Lango sub-regions.
The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability,
accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB
services. The Activity is extending this support to the Ankole and Acholi regions.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Community Engagement Officer, the Counselor will provide
comprehensive counselling services to patients in chronic
care in the HIV clinic, antenatal care/ Mother Baby care
points and Tuberculosis Units.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide quality and comprehensive counselling services to clients, family members, communities
and partners, with focus on HIV and TB services
• Empower clients in chronic care to disclose their
IV status to significant others
• Use index client testing to access HIV testing services among children, sexual partners/networks
and family members
• Participate in the process of empowering clients
with skills for self-reliance and making appropriate succession plans
• Participate in the mobilization and support of
communities to offer HIV education and care
• Provide home-based HIV counseling and testing, and TB screening to household members
• Establish and support peer support groups for clients
• Participate in the drawing and implementation of the
clinic work plans.
• Perform counselling and other support techniques and
procedures as requested and prescribed by the
clinicians
• High degree of Integrity, Empathy, Patience,
Confidentiality
• Possess the ability to work under mental and physical
stress
• Conduct home visits to clients on ART and TB for
adherence support
• Provide information to clients, aimed at reducing their
vulnerability to diseases and infections through health
education.
• Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness at the clinic and
sensitizations in the communities
• Support and supervise the facility with the YAPS
activities including reporting.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree social work, counselling psychology, guidance or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery with a
certificate and experience in HIV counselling and
guidance.
• Short term capacity development courses on HIV
counselling is an added advantage
• The applicant should preferably have at least a year’s
experience in HIV with Counselling, and have
experience in supporting HIV / AIDS and TB prevention
and care services (both facility and community).
• A clear and concise understanding of the psychosocial
issues relating to health and illness
• Deep knowledge of care planning procedures
• Riding skills with a valid riding license is a strong
added advantage
How to apply: All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa
Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The application deadline is Friday, 20th June 2025 at 05:00 pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application
letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.