Voluntary Counseling & Testing Supported Volunteer

Visions in Action (VIA) is an international NGO based in Washington DC which works in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Liberia and Mexico.

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.

Location: Uganda - Gulu & Kitgum

Responsibilities:

- Participate in HIV counseling and testing at stationary and mobile VCT clinics, assure quality control, and evaluate and mentor new HIV counselor trainees
- Build staff capacity, develop partnerships with hospitals and medical referral agencies.
- Coordinate VCT certification training for local youth to become peer HIV counselors; participate in design and implementation of 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

Send cover letter and CV to: jobs@visionsinaction.org with HIV/AIDS Counselor in the subject line.

Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a Visions in Action application including references.