Organization:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Reports to: Project Officer
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a Member Association of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to champion, provide and enable universal access to rights based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services to vulnerable and underserved communities and to young people. The role of the engagement with RHU and its partners is to ensure that SRHR are respected, protected and fulfilled as a goal in itself, and as a fundamental means to gender equality, human well-being and sustainable development.
RHU is to implement a project, namely; “Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Needs of Vulnerable Populations” in Northern and Central Uganda funded by DANIDA through IPPF. The project sites are Adjumani, and Kampala (Bwaise and Owino) in Northern and Central Uganda, respectively. It is a two-year project starting April 2020 – March 31st, 2022.
Job Summary: The Counsellor will provide quality counselling services to people in refugee settings in accordance to Ministry of Health (MoH) and RHU guidelines; to enable them overcome mental and emotional issues. The counsellor will diagnose, treat, and help patients create coping strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assess clients through conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate testing or examination.
· Develop a treatment plan that may include counselling, medication, or other services
· Set Client goals and discuss a treatment plan
· Encourage, support, and listen to clients
· Educate the client on strategies and coping skills
· Refer clients to resources like psychiatrists, treatment facilities, or community services
· Coordinate with other healthcare providers, agencies and community resources in order to create a thorough treatment plan
· Prepare reports for submission to the In-charge
· Perform any other professional duties as may be required from time to time by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or
Counselling from a recognized Institution.
· At least two years’ experience as a professional Counsellor.
· Individuals with previous NGO experience, will have an added advantage.
· Thorough knowledge and skill in providing counselling services to marginalized and vulnerable populations.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to empathize with clients and help them open up.
· Good time management skills and Proven experience in developing effective treatment plans.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure, and with minimum supervision
· Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues, and community resources
· Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
· Skill in training and mentorship
· The candidate must adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role
· The candidate must be pro-choice
All candidates should submit their application letters and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts either by post or hand delivery addressed to:
Reproductive Health
Uganda,P.O. Box 10746
Kampala. UgandaOr hand-deliver at:
RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)
Deadline: 13th March 2020
NB:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.