Job Title: Nurse Counselor
Organisation: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)
Project Name: Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) Programme
Funding Source: Global Fund
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Study Coordinator
About US:
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in collaboration with The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) Uganda funded by the Global Fund is implementing a repeat survey of the HIV, sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence status of AGYW aged 10-24 years in selected regions of the country in16 priority districts. The objective of the study is to evaluate if the interventions for AGYW have created changes in the desired impact in terms of behavioural and bio marker indicators. We will also do an Impact evaluation to assess the impact of the AGYWHIV prevention interventions to compare changes in the selected behavioural and biomarker indicator and document the extent to which changes are due to the AGYW HIV prevention interventions implemented in those districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide HIV and syphilis pre- and post-test counseling as needed
- Deliver HIV and syphilis results to individuals tested as needed
- Refer individuals with HIV and syphilis to appropriate services for HIV and syphilis management
- Participate in field data collection.
- Any other duties assigned by the data collection team leaders or the Study Coordinator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Suitable applicants MUST possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related degree Individuals that possess a diploma in Nursing / Midwifery or a related field with three years’ experience in HIV counseling and testing may also be considered for this position
- Possession of a certificate in HIV counseling and testing from a recognized Institution.
- Possession of a Certificate in Good Clinical Practice and/or Human Subjects Protection is an added advantage
- Prior experience with working with adolescents and young people is an added advantage
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to follow study specific procedures and guidelines reliably
- Ability to spend an extended period of time in rural areas and away from home
- Willing to reside in the region for the entire study period
- Ability to work under stringent deadlines and independently with minimal supervision
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team.
- Knowledge and skills in electronic data collection is must.
How to Apply:
All interested persons should send their updated CVs stating one referee and their contacts to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health at recruitment@musph.ac.ug. Please indicate the study name AGYW3 and your name in the subject part of your email.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th May 2023 by 5:00pm