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Visions in Action
Visions in Action (VIA) is an international NGO based in Washington D.C. which works inrelief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Liberia. Over 700 volunteers have been placed in the areas of education, human rights, communications, public health, HIV/AIDS, micro-enterprise, social work and community development. VIA has worked in Uganda continuously since 1991. VIA is currently implementing a three-year project in Northern Uganda with the goal of decreasing HIV/AIDS rates among war-affected youth. Services include the opening of four Voluntary Counseling & Testing (VCT) Centers in two districts, Gulu and Kitgum, designed to counsel and test 26,000 youth per year for HIV, provide medical referrals, and conduct peer support groups. VIA is building the staff capacity of three local NGOs to operate these centers, conducting a widespread information and education campaign on HIV testing to reach youth in towns and IDP (internally displaced person) camps, and conducting workshops on abstinence, anti-discrimination, and HIV+ care and support.
Closing date: 29 Jun 2010
Location: Uganda - Northern Uganda (Gulu)
Location: Uganda - Northern Uganda (Gulu)
Responsibilities:
HIV/AIDS Counselor – Supported Volunteer should expect to develop specific job responsibilities with project staff according to their areas of expertise:
- Assist in the management of HIV counseling and testing at stationary and mobile VCT clinics, assure quality control, and evaluate and mentor HIV counselor in conjunction with VCT Centre Managers and HIV Program Manager
- Build staff capacity, develop partnerships with hospitals and medical referral agencies.
- Coordinate VCT certification training, design and implementation of CME's and refresher courses.
- Facilitate IDP camp peer support groups for HIV+ youth; build capacity of peer counselors to conduct these groups.
Qualifications:
At least one year of experience in HIV voluntary counseling and testing at a recognized clinic; must be a formally trained and certified VCT counselor.
- Knowledge of public health information, education, and communications methodology in an African development context.
- Experience supervising and/or training others preferred.
- University degree required.
- Fluent in English; excellent communication skills required.
- Willingness to work in a difficult and insecure environment.
How to apply
Please send CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to the attention of Molly O'Bryan, Health Program Manager at visions@visionsinaction.org.Please note "HIV/AIDS COUNSELOR SUPPORTED VOLUNTEER" in subject heading. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete VIA’s Supported Volunteer Application.
Reference Code: RW_7TGJ6G-27