06 Case Management Assistants jobs at Infectious Diseases Institute

Infectious Diseases Institute

06 Case Management Assistants jobs

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 06

Deadline: 31 October 2022

Hiring Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Details:

Case Management Assistants (6)
General Summary
Provision quality comprehensive HIV counseling services to clients, their partners, family members and communities to respond to the HIV epidemic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure all newly identified positive clients are linked and initiated on Art in facilities of their choice.
• Implement Assisted Partner Notification (APN) with a focus on interviewing and elicitation of sexual contacts at service points.
• To offer quality intensive adherence counseling (IAC) to all identified non-suppressing clients.
• Conducts health education sessions on ART clinic days in supporting
• Document in the relevant data tools, compile MoH reports and related program reports.
• The incumbent will also support health facilities in setting up peer support groups and facilitating meetings for special populations of people living with HIV.
• Perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the team leader.

Person Specification
• Diploma in Social Work Social Administration, Development Studies, Community and Adult Education, Social Sciences, Community Psychology, Guidance and counseling from a reputable Institution
• At least two years working experience in an HIV/AIDS Clinical setting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in local languages within the supported districts is a must
• HIV/AIDS Counseling Certificate is an added advantage
• One year of experience in HIV counseling in a busy clinical setting
• Willingness to travel and provide care services at selected health facilities
• Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required