Counsellors x3 – NGO

Counsellors x3 –  GALZ
Deadline: 12 July 2018

Locations: Harare, Masvingo & Mutare
Fixed Term (2 Years)

GALZ invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Counsellor within the organization, based in Harare, Masvingo and Mutare.

The project is expected to contribute to the intensified and targeted community mobilisation efforts to increase access to and uptake of HIV prevention services for MSM. Resulting in increased reach and retention of men who have sex with men (MSM) in HIV continuum of care. Support towards MSM programming will provide an environment for enhanced psycho-social support and increased knowledge on SRHR through enhanced peer education, Drop in Centres, Community Dialogues, Safety and security trainings and, Human Rights literacy trainings.

Reports to: Programs Manager

Main Duties and Responsibility
Identification and assessment of clients needing psychosocial support; Providing appropriate supportive counselling, referrals and follow up; Provide individual or couples, group and family counselling services to clients as necessary; Refer and ensure access by clients to Rapid HIV testing and providing pre and post-test counselling; Offering SRHR and counselling services; Facilitate community mobilization meetings held at the drop in centre; Ensure the timely and thorough documentation of cases; Provide in-home counselling sessions as necessary; Provide crisis intervention and follow up support as necessary; Develop creative interventions based on needs presented by clients or community; Maintain updated database of DIC visitors and case files for all clients on GALZ database systems; Facilitate support group meetings; Refer participants to other resource centres when necessary; Any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Social Science or Social Work or any related field; Experience in HIV/AIDS Counselling; Diploma in Systemic Counselling; Experience of managing confidential patient records; Experience in discussing clinical and sometimes sensitive subjects with potential and actual participants, including HIV/STI, transmission, sexual practices, and health history, is required.

To apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] copy [email protected]

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted