Social Work Jobs – Field Worker / Mobilizer at MRC/UVRI Uganda research Unit on AIDS

Organisation: MRC/UVRI Uganda
research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About MRC / UVRI:
The
Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Research Unit on AIDS is seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans
for the following posts on an Enhanced Prevention project for improving the
effectiveness of HIV prevention and care and treatment services in Uganda for
women and their regular partners at high risk of HIV and other STIs. This
project is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda
under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other
donor agencies.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
  • Work with a team
    of four other mobilisers in the PEPFAR – Enhanced Prevention project, to
    encourage women and men to attend and receive services provided at the
    clinic.
  • At the end of
    each week, a check should be done to verify whether the expected new women
    and men attended their screening and enrolment visit and a report compiled
  • Conduct timely
    tracing of enrolled clients who have missed their follow-up or return
    visits
  • Maintain and
    regularly update the database which contains the contact details and
    information of the clients
  • To increase
    awareness and understanding of condom use in relation to HIV acquisition
    and transmission among bar and lodge owners/ managers in Southern Kampala
  • Supports the Behavioural
    Scientist in the implementation of interventions for orphans and
    vulnerable children.
  • The post holder
    will also undertake awareness raising activities in local communities.
  • Ensure that
    clients needed for any research study or any other studies being carried
    at the GHWP clinic are followed up
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • A UCE
    certificate with credits in English and Maths
  • The successful
    candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in community mobilisation
    in health programmes.
  • Experience in
    HIV and AIDS mobilisation, counselling and awareness-raising is desirable.
    Experience with community development and/or PEPFAR funded projects would
    be an advantage.
  • Possess the ability
    to multi task and work in a result oriented environment. Ability to work
    independently and troubleshoot unexpected problems that may arise during
    the conduct of activities is important.
Job Terms: These positions will
be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit pay scales. The
appointments will be for one year initially but renewable depending on
performance and availability of funds.
How to Apply:
All
interested applicants should send their documents including cover letter,
copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone
contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The
Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org  

Deadline: 15th November 2013 by 17:00 Hrs

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for
interviews.

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