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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an autonomous organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit joint venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defence and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences). The Centre was established to respond to the HIV/AIDS challenge which was at the peak by that time. At its inception, the centre was supported by a grant from the Ugandan Government that was used to renovate the initial building that housed the JCRC offices at Bulange, Mengo and provided the basic equipment to start work.
JCRC pioneered the use of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa as early as 1992 through a research project to determine the lowest effective dose of Zidovudine. Thereafter, JCRC set up a network model to increase access to ART treatment in the country. This was a case study for the PEPFAR program culminating into the Centre becoming the first recipient of a 7-year USAID/PEPFAR grant to expand access to ART in Uganda. The Centre has undertaken several landmark research trials that have shaped HIV/AIDS policies/treatment guidelines worldwide.
Over the years, JCRC has continued to expand her services both in terms of services offered and geographical presence across Uganda.
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) is implementing USAID Local Partner Health Services -Kigezi Region (LPS) a five-year Project (2020-2025) funded by PEPFAR through USAID that aims to increase availability, accessibility and utilization of quality integrated HIV/TB services in Kigezi Sub- region in Southwestern Uganda. This will be by reaching and sustaining the HIV epidemic control through attaining and sustaining the 95:95:95 UNAIDS target in the 6 districts of Kigezi sub region.
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10 Counselor jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Job Description
Job Title: Counselor (10 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Rubanda 1 (Ruhija HC III), Kanungu 3 (Matanda HC III, Kambuga Hospital, Kanyatorogo HC III), Rukungiri 6 (Bugangari HC IV, Nyakishenyi HC III, Kisiizi HC III, Bikurungu HC III, Ruhinda HC III), Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Provide targeted HIV screening & testing services, quality Pre-ART/ adherence and IACS counseling for newly enrolled and established clients in care.
Work closely with health workers and expert clients to provide or mobilize clients for TB, PrEP in MCH, cancer cervix, NCDs literacy, screening & treatment services.
Offer quality and client centered psychosocial support to caregivers of children, adolescents & adult PLHIV in care clients and their families.
Work with community health workers to support client linkages to ART/TB Treatment, retention & completion of treatment and adherence for sustained viral load suppression.
Work with facility health workers to sustain a good appointment and follow up system at the facility and the community to ensure TB patients/HIV client continuity in care
Conduct integrated community outreaches for non-suppressed clients as entry for index clients testing, home based IAC, TPT, TB/HIV treatment refills, client follow up
Conduct Household/social contacts TB conduct tracing and Community TB Screening at mapped hotspots.
Engage and refer/link clients to other health, social and para legal services to ensure continuum of care and maintain accurate up to date daily activity logs and reports.
Optimize use of the audit tool working with data clerk/HIA to plan for community activities, collect quality community data, monitor and report on priority HIV testing, adult & pediatric Care & Treatment, PMTCT/EID and TB services.
Any other duties may be assigned to your supervisor for the wellbeing of the patient/clients.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate or diploma in Counselling and Guidance
Medical training in nursing or midwifery will be an added advantage
Experience and willingness to work in rural health facilities
Knowledge and understanding of most current MOH HIV/TB guidelines and donor priorities
Must have knowledge and understanding of the local language
How to Apply
All applications should be addressed to The Manager Human Resource & Development Joint Clinical Research Centre via jobs@jcrc.org.ug.
Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages, quoting clearly the Position in the subject line e.g. Project Manager-Clinical Research.
Label the PDF document with your full name.
Deadline: 11th May 2025
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