Adherence Counselor

Adherence Counselor: TENDAI Steps Together Trial

Location: Marondera Provincial Hospital OI Clinic

Duration: 12 months (renewable-pending availability of funds)

 

Organization Profile
The TENDAI Steps Together Trial is a two-arm randomized effectiveness trial evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an intervention for depression combined with counselling for adherence to antiretroviral therapy in patients living with HIV. The Tendai Steps Together Trial is a study conducted by the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences in collaboration with King’s College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (London UK) and the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

 

Job Description
The position involves delivering a psychological intervention, and follow up of patients, according to internationally recognized standards of ethical conduct of mental health research. This post would suit an adherence counselor with an interest in mental health.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Sensitizing patients to the study; Delivering a psychological intervention under the supervision of the mental health nurse; Recording intervention sessions; To complete case reporting forms and enter data into a database; To ensure that all procedures are done in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical research; To be accessible to study participants and their families in order to address all study related concerns; Write reports

 

The adherence counselor should possess knowledge of mental health, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
We expect the following qualifications

 

HIV counselling qualification; At least 3 years of counselling experience; Good English and report writing skills; Experience in mental health; Basic knowledge of the principles of the ethical conduct of research; Ability to work well with others and integrate into the public health care system; Focused, energetic individual who believes in patient or participant oriented care, is compassionate about medicine and HIV, and the care of individuals with HIV infection.

 

To apply
If you are interested and qualify, please submit your CV and cover letter (as 1 document) to [email protected] and cc [email protected]