JSI Research & Training Institute Limited

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is public health organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved and vulnerable people and communities throughout the world, and to providing an environment where people of passion and commitment can pursue this cause. JSI seeks highly qualified and accomplished public health leaders and staff for its USAID DISCOVER-Health Project. USAID DISCOVER-Health aims to improve the lives of Zambians by ensuring equitable access to and use of high-quality HIV, maternal new-born and child health (MNCH), family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) services and products at the district and community levels. The project also supports the Government of Zambia (GRZ) efforts to address the global COVID-19 epidemic, including accelerating the national rollout and scale-up of COVID-19 vaccination. During the next three years the project is conducting a technical assistance role to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the provision of integrated health services whilst assisting GRZ in COVID-19 activities as directed by donor USAID.

JSI USAID DISCOVER Health Project is recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: VMMC Counsellor (2 positions)
Location: Chingola (1); Kitwe (1)
Duration: Full time
Reports to: Hub Manager

Job Purpose:

The VMMC Counsellor will educate and counsel clients prior to the VMMC procedure. He provides high-quality counselling to eligible boys and men based on the minimum standards of service provision. He perform pre- and post-test counselling sessions according to national HIV testing services protocols in the context of VMMC counselling in a variety of settings.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures proper recording and confidential storage of all client results and intake information
• Adheres to Quality Assurance procedures according to national HTS guideline.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative strategies and solutions.
• Identifies operational needs for the site and reports to the site coordinator, as needed
• Assists clients in the creation of appropriate risk-reduction strategies and selection of appropriate community support through referrals.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase client satisfaction.
• Carries out any other duties assigned
• Participates in demand creation activities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Certificate/Diploma in Public health/Social Science (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Certificate in Psychosocial/ MC counselling training
• An understanding of sexual reproductive health
• Good knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Willingness and ability to travel and work independently
• Accepts any other reasonable duties allocated by the site coordinator
• Willingness to work overtime, as required.

Skills:

• Prior counselling experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Capacity to work under pressure and under the most minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Internet, and e-mail use
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds