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130 Counselors – Locum (Ankole Region) jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) | Apply Now
Uganda
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Are you looking for Counselling and Guidance jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Counselors – Locum (Ankole Region) jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
About the Organisation
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) is a premier Ugandan medical research and healthcare institution dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS and other infectious and non-communicable diseases, with a mission to conduct quality medical research, provide advanced care, and build capacity for health systems in Africa. Established in 1991 through a collaboration between the Ugandan Ministries of Health, Defence, and Makerere University, JCRC has grown into a globally respected center of excellence, renowned for groundbreaking research, innovative treatment approaches, and contributions to global health knowledge.
The organization promotes a collaborative, multidisciplinary work culture that values scientific integrity, teamwork, and professional development, offering diverse career opportunities in clinical research, public health, and laboratory sciences, with flexible and supportive work environments. JCRC's business model is rooted in research-to-policy translation, community-based interventions, and partnerships with international health bodies, enabling it to operate a network of regional sites across Uganda and influence health outcomes beyond its borders.
Its core values—excellence, ethics, innovation, equity, and service—are reflected in its daily operations and commitment to corporate social responsibility through community health programs, outreach, and training initiatives. With its robust infrastructure and impactful work, JCRC continues to be a key driver in advancing healthcare in Africa. More information is available at www.jcrc.org.ug.
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130 Counselors – Locum (Ankole Region) jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Job Description
Job Title: Counselors – Locum (Ankole Region) (130 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Ankole Region, Uganda
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The Activity aims to support the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the 16 districts and one city in the Kigezi & Lango regions. The main goal is to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions.
List Attachment – Public Health Facilities per District
Buhweju District:Nsiika Health Centre IV, Bihanga Health Centre III, Burere Health Centre III, Karungu (Buhweju) Health Centre III, Engaju Health Centre III, Mushasha Health Centre III.
Bushenyi District: Bushenyi Health Centre IV, Kyabugimbi Health Centre IV, Kyeizooba Health Centre III, Kyamuhunga Health Centre III, Nyabubare Health Centre III, Kabushaho Health Centre III, Kakanju Health Centre III, Ruhumuro Health Centre III, Kibazi Health Centre III, Nyarugote Health Centre II.
Ibanda District: Ruhoko Health Centre IV, Ishongororo Health Centre IV, Bufunda Health Centre III, Kikyenkye Health Centre III, Bisheshe Health Centre III, Rukiri Health Centre III, Nyamarebe Health Centre III, Kihani Health Centre III.
Isingiro District: Kabuyanda Health Centre IV, Rwekubo Health Centre IV, Rugaaga Health Centre IV, Nshungyezi Health Centre III, Nakivale Health Centre III, Endiizi Health Centre III, Mbaare Health Centre III, Kigarama (Kigarama) Health Centre III, Nyamuyanja Health Centre IV, Kashumba Health Centre III, Kibengo (Isingiro) Health Centre III, Rubondo Health Centre II, Juru Health Centre III, Ngarama Health Centre III, Kikagate Health Centre III, Ruhiira Health Centre III, Kyeirumba Health Centre III, Nyarubungo Health Centre III, Kikokwa Health Centre III, Rurongo Health Centre III, Ruborogota Health Centre III, Kanywamaizi Health Centre III, Mabona Health Centre III, Kamubeizi Health Centre II, Rushasha Health Centre III, Kyarugaju Health Centre III, Ntungu Health Centre II, Kyabinunga Health Centre II, Kabugu Health Centre II.
Kazo District: Kazo Health Centre IV, Kanoni Health Centre III, Buremba Health Centre III, Nkungu Health Centre III, Burunga Health Centre III, Rwemikoma Health Centre III, Nshunga Health Centre III.
Kiruhura District: Kashongi Health Centre III, Kiruhura Health Centre IV, Sanga Health Centre III, Kiruhura Kinoni Health Centre III, Kitura Health Centre III, Kanyaryeru (Lake Mburo) Health Centre III, Nyakashashara Health Centre III, Kikatsi Health Centre III, Rurambira Health Centre III, Nshwere Health Centre III, Rwetamu Health Centre III, Rwabarata Health Centre III.
Mbarara City: Mbarara Municipal Council Health Centre IV, Kakoba Health Centre III, Nyamityobora Health Centre II, Kamukuzi Division Health Centre II, Mbarara Police Health Centre III.
Mbarara District: Bwizibwera Health Centre IV, Rubindi Health Centre III, Kagongi Health Centre III, Bubaare Health Centre III, Rubaya Health Centre III, Bukiiro Health Centre III, Kashare Health Centre III, Karwesanga Health Centre II, Ruti Health Centre II, Kyarwabuganda Health Centre III, Rwemigyina Health Centre II.
Mitooma District: Mitooma Health Centre IV, Kashenshero Health Centre III, Bitereko Health Centre III, Mutara Health Centre III, Kabira (Mitooma) Health Centre III, Rwoburunga Health Centre III, Kanyabwanga Health Centre III, Bukuba Health Centre III.
Ntungamo District: Kitwe Health Centre IV, Rubare Health Centre IV, Itojo General Hospital, Rwashamaire Health Centre IV, Ntungamo Health Centre IV, Nyakyera Health Centre III, Rweikiniro Health Centre III, Ruhama Health Centre III, Rugarama Health Centre III, Bwongyera Health Centre III, Ngoma Health Centre III, Kitondo Health Centre III, Rukoni Health Centre III, Kayonza (Ntungamo) Health Centre III, Ryeishe Health Centre III, Rwenshande Health Centre III.
Rubirizi District: Rugazi Health Centre IV, Katerera Health Centre III, Kicwamba (Rubirizi) Health Centre III, Kishenyi Health Centre II, Kyabakara Health Centre III, Kyenzaza Health Centre III, Katunguru Health Centre III, Kashaka Health Centre II, Ndangaro Health Centre III, Kazinga (Rubirizi) Health Centre II, Munyonyi Health Centre III, Mushumba Health Centre II, Butoha Health Centre III, Rumuri Health Centre II.
Rwampara District: Kinoni Health Centre IV, Bugamba Health Centre IV, Ndeija Health Centre III, Mwizi Health Centre III, Nyaruhandagazi Health Centre III.
Sheema District: Kabwohe Health Centre IV, Kitagata General Hospital, Shuuku Health Centre IV, Bugongi Health Centre III, Kyangyenyi Health Centre
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Provide targeted HIV screening and 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, and treatment services.
Offer quality and client-centered psychosocial support to caregivers of children, adolescents, and 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 community to ensure TB patients/HIV client continuity in care.
Conduct integrated community outreaches for non-suppressed clients as an entry point for index client testing, home-based IAC, TPT, TB/HIV treatment refills, and client follow-up.
Conduct household/social contacts TB contact 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 the data clerk/HIA to plan community activities, collect quality community data, and monitor and report on priority HIV testing, adult and pediatric care and treatment, PMTCT/EID, and TB services.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor for the well-being of the patients/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 the most current MoH HIV/TB guidelines and donor priorities.
Must have knowledge and understanding of the local language.
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to:
The Head Human Resources,
Joint Clinical Research Centre,
Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road,
P.O. Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda.
Email applications to: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages). Please indicate the facility you are applying for in the email subject line, e.g., COUNSELOR – RUHOKO HC IV, IBANDA DISTRICT, without fail. Failure to follow instructions while applying will automatically lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 26th May 2025 at 05:00 pm.
