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Santé & Médecine

Jobs Opportunities : 15 Psychosocial Support Agents (Agents Psyco-social), HIV Free Centre Project CDI

Project: HIV Free Centre Project

Title of the Position: Psychosocial Support Agent (PSS)

Duty station : Yaoundé

Number needed: 15

Duration:03 months with a possibility of extension

Availability: Immediate

Background of the contracting organization

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF, or the Foundation), a non-profit organization, is the world leader in the fight to eliminate pediatric AIDS. Its mission is to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eliminate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has worked in Cameroon since 2000 through local and established international organizations and presently has an established office in Cameroon.

Responsibilities:

Under the responsibility and supervision of the Technical Officer of the HIV Free Centre, the psychosocial worker will have the following responsibilities

Develop monthly work plan for psychosocial support activities in the health facility
Develop and deliver health talks and conduct focus group discussions on psychosocial issues with the children, adolescents and adults
Provide counseling services at the Facilities level of the within the context of pre-test and post-test counseling
Provide adherence counseling to support adherence to medications and retention in care and treatment of the children on ART
Work in close collaboration with the clinical team to develop a psychosocial support plan that addresses the needs of each child and guidance
Provide age appropriate counseling for disclosure, and support the child and family in the disclosure process
Support the formation of age appropriate psychosocial support groups
Support the functioning and reporting of the activities of the psychosocial support groups
Support the use of age appropriate psychosocial support groups educational material (SOPs, Job aids, image boxes etc.)
Attend coordination meetings with regards to the holistic care of the pediatric
Carry out any other duty in relation to the project as requested by the Technical Officer
Required qualifications:

Training: A minimum of A/L (Baccalaureat) and training in psychosocial support
Experience: At least 03 years of professional experience as counselor or psychosocial support worker
Skills: Excellent mastery of communication skills, technics and concepts in counseling and psychosocial support
Language: Good mastery of French. English will be an added advantage

How to Apply :

Email a cover letter and CV to: Cameroonprocurement@pedaids.org stating in the subject “HIV FREE CENTRE PSYCHOSOCIAL AGENT”

Deadline for submission: Friday 06th July 2018

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a theoretical assessment of competencies and interview

Job Overview

  • Date Posted: Posted 6 années ago
  • Location: Yaoundé
  • Job Title: Jobs Opportunities : 15 Psychosocial Support Agents (Agents Psyco-social), HIV Free Centre Project
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