Vacancy title:
VCT Counsellor

Jobs at:
American Refugee Committee (ARC)

Deadline of this Job:
8th November 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 29th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ARC presently works in and with partners in ten countries globally.

ARC has consistently operated in Rwanda since 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over 200 regular, full time national staff and partners – implementing programs in Primary health care, RH, HIV and Nutrition, WASH, Shelter/Infrastructure, and SGBV & Protection.

ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security, and self-sufficiency. ARC presently works in and with partners in ten countries globally.

ARC has consistently operated in Rwanda since 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over 200 regular, full-time national staff and partners – implementing programs in Primary health care, RH, HIV and Nutrition, WASH, Shelter/Infrastructure, and SGBV & Protection.

ARC is looking for qualified, self-driven and committed individual – for the position of VCT Counsellor to be based full time in Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Key responsibilities:

• Counsel and test clients for HIV, and provide them with accurate information about the infection, prevention measures, current treatments, services, options and other resources.
  
• Ensure those tested positive are linked to ARV services for follow up and initiation on treatment
  
• Work closely with high-risk persons to develop a reasonable risk reduction
  
• Educate and mobilize people of concerns on condoms use and prevent Sexual transmitted infections
  
• Counsel people suffering from HIV, their families and friends, and provide them with accurate information about available treatment and other supports
  
• Maintain current and accurate client records as directed, collect and report relevant data about services provided, and prepare statistical reports as required;
  
• Develop and maintain an in-depth awareness of available HIV/AIDS treatment options, local resources and transmission prevention strategies
  
• Collaborate with Community health sector in HIV/AIDS prevention mobilization, sensitization and campaign
  
• Participate in training opportunities as required;
  
• Maintain client confidentiality;
  
• Perform any other duties assigned by ARC Health Coordinator
  

Minimum qualifications:

• Recognized university Degree in Psychology, Nursing or related field with full registration and current practicing license with relevant professional body (Rwanda health profession council)
  
• Successfully completed training required for HIV/AIDS counselor from government or local regulatory
  
• Current counselling certification or at least 1,000 hours of counselling experience;
  
• Previous experience with Development or Relief Organisation in Complex emergency situations, including refugees, or community outreach
  
• Strong oral and written skills, Team player
  
• Highly organized, self-motivated, reliable, excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Preferably with previous experience in education and/or training
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English or French
  
• Experience working in a refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda