Job Description
-Provide counseling trainings and support PLWH
-Participate in development of tools and guidelines related to HIV psychological support
-Support health care providers and psychosocial workers at facility level through refresh trainings,mentoring visits, tools and online work
-Handle difficult psychological cases from different facilities
-Participate in strategic and operational planning for the unit and guide psychological areas accordingly
– Fully participation in global care and treatment activities within HIV Division/IHDPC
– Participate in clinical research activities in HIV Division/IHPDC and partners research institutions
– Participate in the development of training curricula and other manuals and protocols for the comprehensive care of HIV+ patients
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Global Health
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
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Knowledge to develop measurable objectives, operational plans and measurable indicators/targets for psychosocial care programs and projects focused on HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment