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Job Title:
Psychological Counsellor job
Employer:
African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 25 February 2024

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Psychological Counsellor job at African Centre (ACTV) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Are you looking for medical jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Psychological Counsellor job at African Centre (ACTV)

Deadline: 

25 Feb 2024

The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals who have suffered from torture and other forms of abuse, focusing on their physical, psychological, and social rehabilitation. Established in 1999, ACTV has earned recognition for its exceptional work in the field of human rights, trauma rehabilitation, and advocacy, and it has become a respected leader in the African region for its expertise in this area.

The organization fosters a compassionate and inclusive work culture, where employees are motivated by a shared commitment to healing and human dignity, with opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. ACTV offers job opportunities across various disciplines, including healthcare, psychology, legal services, and program management, with flexible work arrangements to support the well-being of its staff.

Over the years, ACTV has grown significantly, expanding its reach through partnerships with international organizations and governments, and incorporating innovative approaches in its treatment and rehabilitation programs. The organization operates in several countries across Africa, providing services to victims of torture and advocating for stronger legal frameworks to prevent such abuses.

ACTV’s core values include human rights, dignity, empowerment, and justice, and its corporate social responsibility initiatives are focused on raising awareness about torture, promoting legal reform, and supporting survivors through rehabilitation and reintegration into society. For more information, visit www.actvuganda.org.

Psychological Counsellor job at African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV)

African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims

The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) is a Non-Governmental organization in Uganda which commenced operations in 1993 whose mandate includes advocacy against torture and provision of physical and psychological treatment and rehabilitation, social support and legal services to survivors of torture.

Assess clients suffering from mental health conditions

  • Screen clients for eligibility for mental health services.

  • Conduct psychological assessments of clients

  • Assess mental health needs and risk assessment of the clients.

  • Provide quality psychological care services

  • Make client referrals based on identification of client’s needs


Provide quality psychological care service

  • Evaluate each psychological counselling session

  • Plan, implement and evaluate the outcome of therapy

  • Establish a collaborative working relationship with the client based on trust and respect.

  • Conduct follow-up of assessments with clients.


Clinical supervision responsibilities.

  • Participate in the mental health unit teamwork, awareness and fundraising activities

  • Fill session evaluation template of individual psychological counseling sessions

  • Participate in individual and group clinical supervision sessions

  • Prepare cases for case discussion.


Coordination of mental health unit responsibilities.

  • Promote mental health capacity building activities

  • Participate in mental health coordination meetings and fundraising activities

  • Foster teamwork among mental health staff.

  • Participate in mental health capacity building activities.


Reporting responsibilities.

  • Compile activity reports and prepare periodic reports on implemented mental health activities

  • Facilitate the preparation of periodic reports.

  • Make client referrals to external heath facilities based on identified client needs

  • Submit relevant reports to the UHRC and courts of law

  • Appear as an expert witness in courts of law

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SERVICES

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SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

  • Provision of appropriate mental health treatment

  • Accurate report on the number of clients who receive psychological care services

  • Timely and accurate reports

  • Provision of appropriate mental health services

  • Knowledge of mental health consequences of torture

  • Assessment and documentation at mental health effects of torture

  • Basic counseling skills

  • Communication skills

  • Medical ethical skills principles and application


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology, community counselling, or any other related degree

  • Three years of working experience in a similar field

  • Languages: Fluency in English. Proficiency in Ngakarimojong language

  • Aged between 25years – 35years


Competencies

  • Self-awareness

  • Empathy/Genuineness

  • Communication skills

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Practice management

  • Trustworthy

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications, cover letter and updated CV to these Emails: actv@actvuganda.org and ceo@actvuganda.org

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