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2 Community Linkages Assistant jobs at TASO | Apply Now
Are you looking for Social Work jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in 2 Community Linkages Assistant jobs at TASO
About the Organisation
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) is a leading non-governmental organization in Uganda committed to providing comprehensive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS through prevention, care, and support services. TASO has built a strong reputation for its holistic and community-based approach, gaining recognition both locally and internationally for its pioneering work in HIV/AIDS care.
The organization promotes a work culture that values compassion, integrity, and teamwork, offering employees an environment focused on personal growth, empowerment, and making a meaningful impact in public health. TASO offers various job opportunities across its numerous health centers, with flexible work arrangements to support its diverse workforce.
Founded in 1987, TASO has evolved from a small grassroots initiative into a prominent institution that operates across Uganda, providing services to thousands of individuals. The organization employs innovative methods in HIV care, focusing on research-driven approaches to prevention and treatment while advocating for policy changes that improve HIV care delivery. With a network of over 10 regional offices, TASO has a significant reach within Uganda and partners with international organizations and local governments to strengthen its impact.
Core values at TASO include compassion, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to excellence, which guide its operations and community interactions. The organization also plays a significant role in corporate social responsibility, with ongoing community outreach programs, advocacy, and contributions to national HIV/AIDS policy initiatives. More information can be found at www.taso.org.ug.
Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
2 Community Linkages Assistant jobs at TASO
TASO
Job Description
THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANISATION (TASO UGANDAN INTERNAL VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
{External Candidates are also encouraged to apply) VA No. TASO-3025-HR/0J
The AIDS Support Organization (TAS0 Uganda), is an Organization contributing to quality health and social interventions with emphasis on HIV/ABS, TB, Malaria, and emerging public health threats through health and community systems strengthening, research, and capacity development in Uganda and other countries. TASO requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and result-oriented individuals for employment on a contract basis for the post below;
Job Title: (7) REF: TS/HR/PMGT/6/25: Community Linkages Assistant (02)
Classification: Contract full-time
Salary: Commensurate with training and experience
Reports to: Community Linkages Facilitator
Duty Station: TASO Jinja and Mbale CeE
Directly Supervises: None
Main Purpose of the Job:
To strengthen family and community support for PLHIV and their households by working closely with Community Linkages Facilitator (CLF), other peers, and community structures.
Key Outputs
• Community-based activities supported
• Community-facility continuum of care strengthened
• Linkages, referrals and networks conducted
• Communities updated on TASO services
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Participate in community mobilization and sensitization to create awareness about HIV/AIDS, health lifestyles and uptake of health services.
Participate in community dialogues/Community engagements on various health aspects
Actively document community activities conducted in the communities
Participate in writing monthly activity reports both community and facility activities
Conduct special emphasis on paediatric activities in the community.
Participate in conducting/creating Linkages and collaborate with other community health workers in the involvement of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment programmes.
Work closely with the other health workers on client case management process to ensure that patients in need of specialist care are referred timely.
Help identify treatment failure cases and expedite their movement across the different levels of care at the facility
Conduct household hiv testing and ensure smooth linkage of positive cases for care
Conduct home visits for Paediatric, Adolescent and adults.
Implement various health services activities within the community: TES, TB ICCF, Strengthening of Social Support systems and strengthening STI, Preventions and all other medical related activities at the facility.
Conduct follow-ups (physical & telephone calls) at the clinic and in the communities for the unstable clients where necessary.
Ensure that all unstable clients are given quick and quality services at the centre and quickly moved back to treatment proximity (community).
Plan for Paediatric clients especially the children on treatment using viral load trends, adherence status and quickly move them to a nearer up-Family facility very close to their homes after regaining stability in treatment outcomes.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
COMMUNITY LINKAGES SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Science, Education, Arts and Development, Development studies.
Additional Training Necessary
• HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate
• Child and adolescent counselling
Minimum Work Experience: Practical experience of 2 years in HIV/AIDS support organization with competent knowledge of supporting client of both windowed, paediatric, adolescent and adult ages.
Special Knowledge: Counselling, Community Health and development, Knowledge in BCC model.
Key Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills, communication and counselling skills, computer skills and organizing skills.
Other Qualities /Attributes: Integrity, Patience, Confidentiality, Self- motivated and a self-starter, able to work under mental and physical stress, Be able to speak the local languages of the duty stations.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their applications.
What to submit (ALL required):
The TASO Online Job Application Form(completed full)All
academic certificatesandempIoyment documents, properly certifiedUpdated
CV/ Resume(not exceeding 10 pages)Three refereesAll documents scanned and saved in one folder
Submit online via:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TASO1/TASOApplicationForm-Onlineform
Posting Date: 13th November 2025
Closing Date: 26th November 2025 at 05:30 pm
Please note that only online applications will be considered.
TASO Zero Tolerance Policy
TASO has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for all forms of Fraud, including Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Sexual Harassment, and Data Fraud.
Debar any occurrences through the following:
• compliance@tasouganda.org
• fraudalert@tasouganda.org
• pseahalear@tasouganda.org
• Toll-Free: 0800 200 083
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from TASO within one month from the date of closure of receipt of applications consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing is Prohibited.
