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Job Summary
Job Title:
Community & Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer - Locum
Employer:
USAID Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango (Implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre - JCRC)
Location:
Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Public Health
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 31 May 2025
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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.
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), through the USAID Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango project, works to improve access and quality of HIV/TB care and treatment. The project partners with district leadership, health facilities, and communities to deliver lifesaving services and build resilient community health systems in Uganda.
Job Title
Community & Psychosocial Support (PSS) Officer - Locum job at USAID Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango (Implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre - JCRC)
USAID Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango (Implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre - JCRC)
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Program Officer - Locum and under the technical guidance of the Community & PSS Advisor, the Community & PSS Officer will coordinate planning and implementation of integrated HIV/TB community interventions, including psychosocial support for adults and children living with HIV. They will support community case finding, linkage to care, adherence support, and treatment continuity. The Officer will work closely with community health workers such as expert clients, youth peers, and cough monitors to enhance service delivery and ensure robust data use for improvement. Additional responsibilities include contributing to training and mentoring of community teams, participating in routine screenings, documenting success stories, and generating timely reports.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Support district/site teams in planning and implementing community HIV/TB programs including HIV testing, PMTCT/EID, and care & treatment services.
Supervise and support community health workers in targeted HIV case finding and linkage to care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Strengthen appointment keeping and return-to-care systems for TB and HIV clients.
Implement community psychosocial support interventions for PLHIV, TB patients, and exposed infants.
Monitor sputum follow-up and TB treatment completion.
Coordinate skilling of Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs).
Lead or support routine community-level data collection, analysis, and use for quality improvement.
Document and report promising practices and success stories.
Participate in HIV, TB, and NCD screening activities at the community and facility levels.
Develop costed activity plans, implementation reports, and submit them within required timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Community Health, or Nursing.
A postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Sociology, or Community Health is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with donor-funded HIV/TB programs at the district and community level.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work collaboratively with community and health facility teams.
Willingness to travel and work in rural settings.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via email to: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The subject line must include the position title and preferred region.
Address your application to:
The Head Human Resources
Joint Clinical Research Centre
Plot 101 Lubowa Campus, off Entebbe Road
P.O. Box 10005, Kampala – Uganda
Only two documents (combined into one PDF) must be submitted:
Application Letter
Curriculum Vitae (maximum 6 pages)
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempt to influence the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.
