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Are you looking for Counselling jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Counselor job at Medical Teams International
About the Organisation
Medical Teams International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to those affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality medical care in underserved regions, Medical Teams International is recognized for its commitment to transforming lives and responding quickly to health crises around the world. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through challenging and rewarding opportunities, with flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
Founded in the early 1980s, Medical Teams International has evolved from a small grassroots initiative to a global organization, working in over 70 countries. Through a combination of skilled healthcare teams, partnerships, and a focus on sustainable health solutions, the organization continues to provide critical medical services, including trauma care, maternal health, and disease prevention. Medical Teams International's core values of compassion, excellence, and integrity guide its mission and operations, ensuring a continued focus on improving the health and dignity of vulnerable populations. The organization is committed to corporate social responsibility, engaging in advocacy and supporting community development initiatives that improve access to healthcare worldwide. To learn more, visit their website at www.medicalteams.org.
Kyegegwa, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Counselor job at Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International
Job Description
Job Title: Counselor (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Medical Teams International
Duty Station: Kyegegwa, Uganda
Job Summary:
Responsible for coordinating professional and peer counselling services and organising community outreach and sensitisation activities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Plan and perform the delivery of the counselling services, including individual and group counselling related to HIV, SGBV, nutrition and more areas, and establish follow up plans to ensure clients are fully supported
Participate in ART Clinic activities including linkage, enrolment of HIV clients to anti-retroviral therapy (ART), follow up of clients, sample collection, data entry and reporting etc
Participate in conducting differentiated service delivery models e.g. CDDP, CCLAD, Outreaches etc
Actively participating HIV clinical studies during the ongoing HeadStART research, etc
Organise and conduct community education and sensitisation activities on public health concerns
Refer patients to other specialists for further assistance, when necessary, in order to propose the best support available
Conduct home visits to current clients and referrals, where relevant
Ensure counselling services are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics and that client confidentiality is maintained in accordance with professional guidelines and MTI Code of Conduct
Utilize Peer Educators to assist in home visits, community outreach and peer counselling activities
Recruit, manage and appraise counselling volunteers, known as ‘expert clients’, and provide development and training opportunities
Support data collection, maintaining patients records and reporting
Actively participate and receive mentorship and capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
Other duties as assigned
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Certificate in Nursing/midwifery or Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Social Works & Social Administration, Social Sciences or a related qualification is required
Additional training in HIV counselling is an added advantage
Experience
2 years of experience providing counselling in a health service setting is required
Experience providing HIV counselling, ART care, treatment & support service delivery is an added advantage
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilitites
Knowledge:
Knowledge of counselling principles and practices
Knowledge of HIV and SGBV related topics
Skills:
Skilled in applying counselling principles to improve the psychosocial well-being of clients
Skilled in building relationships that make clients feel supported
Skilled in using behaviour change strategies to motivate clients to adhere to HIV treatment plans
Skilled in organising community education activities
Skilled in presenting information to a group
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Abilities:
Ability to be trustworthy and maintain confidentiality
Keen interest in mentoring staff
Ability to hold staff accountable to work responsibilities, MTI protocol and ethical standards
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern who require the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder depending on the role.
Occasionally I move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy items
Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
