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Counsellor - Bwaise -GBV shelter job at ActionAid International Uganda | Apply Now

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Bwaise, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

15 Nov 2024

About the Organisation

ActionAid has worked in Uganda since 1982 and currently has a presence with offices and staff in 15 districts. We prioritize works with minority groups like women, children and people living in extreme poverty.

Job Title

Counsellor - Bwaise -GBV shelter job at ActionAid International Uganda

ActionAid International Uganda

Job Description

Job Title: Counsellor - Bwaise -GBV shelter (1) positions

Reports to: Project Legal Officer - GBV

Responsible for: None

Directorate: Programme and Fundraising Manager

Location: Bwaise GBV shelter

Job role:

The Counsellor will be responsible for providing psychosocial support and comprehensive to survivors of GBV at the Bwaise Gender Based Violence Shelter. The counsellor will be responsible for and oversee the welfare of the survivors at the Shelter. He/She while working with the legal officer will ensure activity implementation, compiling quality project narrative reports in compliance with AAIU and donor standards. The role supports advocacy, resource mobilization and public engagements while documenting and sharing project success stories

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

  • Work closely with the Project Legal officer to implement project activities as the project donor and AAIU requirements.

  • Provide psychosocial support services / counselling/ SRH rights information to clients and initiate strategies to resolve the conflict.

  • Conduct follow up and support visits to survivors of GBV.

  • Conduct community awareness raising, dialogue and advocacy activities on GBV and SRH.

  • Ensure the GBV shelter is maintained in a standard, hygienically clean and orderly manner.

  • Receive, document, and maintain confidential case records of clients at the Shelter.

  • Supervise the Shelter attendant and matron in their execution of day-to-day activities at the GBVS

  • Prepare and submit activity, monthly and quarterly reports on cases handled with clear disaggregated data.

  • Take lead in updating of cases on the available MIS systems including the NGBV data by Ministry of gender, labour, and social development.

  • Medical Care and First Aid: Provide basic medical care to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), addressing immediate health needs such as wound care, treating injuries, and managing infections or other medical conditions related to the abuse.

  • HIV/STI Prevention and Testing: Provide HIV and STI testing, counselling, and prevention education. Liaise with health facilities to administer post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) when necessary to prevent HIV after sexual assault.

  • Support with resource mobilisation.

  • Any other roles assigned by the line manager.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Education:

  • A university degree in counselling

  • A diploma in nursing and HIV testing

  • A TASO certificate

  • A certificate in SRHR is an added advantage.


Professional Work experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the field of nursing and counselling, of which at least two years acquired providing hands on services to women and children.

  • Proven experience in working on HIV/STI Prevention and Testing.


Skills and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of GBV and SRHR.

  • Proven conceptual and analytical skills

  • Effective planning and organizing ability

  • Capacity to follow up and coordinate independently with minimal supervision

  • Proven ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and multicultural team environment

  • Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills

  • Proven capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the organization.

  • Ability to work under pressure

How to Apply

Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents as ONE DOCUMENT) sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed to The Finance and Operations Manager, ActionAid Uganda, Plot number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, P.O Box 676 Kampala


Deadline: 15th November 2024 by 5:00 Pm.

NB: We will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid International is an equal opportunity Employer.


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