Health Initiatives Association (HIA) is a non-governmental organisation operating in the rural part of Uganda. Our goal is to provide quality healthcare, education support and other social services for sustainable development of the local community. Our first program which was set in 2012 was HIV clinic which has grown to offer other health services in Buikwe. Currently our focus is on the group of HIV positive adolescents, who frequently suffer from stigma and mental health problems which requires the services of a psychologist.
Job brief
We are seeking for a compassionate and experienced Psychologist to join our team at our esteemed medical facility. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to provide vital counselling and therapy services to individuals, groups, and families of our HIV positive adolescents. Your primary responsibilities will involve conducting comprehensive assessments, accurately diagnosing mental health disorders, and developing personalized treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Design mental-health intervention and prevention programs
- Establish positive, trusting rapport with adolescents
- Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
- Set learning goals based on each adolescent’s emotional, cognitive, and social strengths
- Collaborate with other staff to create coordinated plans
- Schedule adolescent consultations to help build patient relationships
- Meet with adolescents regularly to provide counselling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Evaluate adolescents undergoing treatment and adjust wellness plans as needed
- Record adolescent information and manage confidential files
- Involve and advise family members when appropriate
- Carry out research activities as and when required
Requirements and skills
- Degree in Psychology
- Proven work experience as a psychologist
- Knowledge of various methods to prevent or treat mental-health problems and other difficulties
- Effective communication and counselling skills
- Integrity and professionalism
- A positive, patient, and resilient personality
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Empathy and sensitivity when dealing with adolescents
- Highly analytical mindset
- Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Confidentiality with client information
- Fluency in the Local Language (Luganda) is A MUST
Job application procedure
All interested applicants should submit their applications including detailed and up-to-date typed curriculum Vitae, photocopies of all their academic and professional documents, photocopy of national ID, and the contact details of three professional referees addressed to:
The Human Resource Administrator
Health Initiatives Association, Lubanyi village, Buikwe Town Council, Buikwe District. P.O.Box 345, Lugazi
Hard copy Applications should be hand delivered to Health Initiatives Association, Lubanyi village, Buikwe Town Council, Buikwe District during working hours (8:30 am- 4:00 pm; Monday to Friday).
In case of Soft copy Applications submit via email to the address: hia.internationals@gmail.com Email subject MUST read ‘Pschologist Application’
Closing Date: All applications should be received not later than Wednesday 31st July, 2024 by 4:00pm.
Note:
• No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process.
• No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to have done so will be disqualified
• All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit. Whereas we actively welcome all applications; only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.