Counselor

About the role

The Counselor will coordinate professional and peer counselling services, deliver community outreach and sensitisation activities, and support HIV, SGBV, and nutrition related programmes across Uganda.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individual and group counselling on HIV, SGBV, nutrition and related topics, ensuring follow‑up support.
• Participate in ART clinic activities, including client linkage, enrolment, sample collection, data entry and reporting.
• Support differentiated service delivery models such as CDDP, CCLAD and outreach initiatives.
• Organise and conduct community education and sensitisation on public‑health concerns.
• Conduct home visits, refer patients to specialists when needed, and maintain confidentiality.
• Recruit, manage and appraise counselling volunteers (expert clients) and provide training.

Required profile

• Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery or Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
• At least 2 years of counselling experience in a health‑service setting.
• Experience with HIV counselling, ART care, or work with international NGOs is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of counselling principles, HIV and SGBV topics.