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SCOPE OF WORK/BACKGROUND
Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This is followed by a large gap in the continuum of care with 43% of those diagnosed on ARVs and 55% of those on treatment being virally suppressed.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Conducts support group sessions with PLHIV Adolescents/general PLHIV
- Provides one-on-support for PLHIV Adolescents/general PLHIV as necessary
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.
- Develops and provides psychological counseling and guidance services which assist PLHIV with special emphasis on the Adolescent PLHIV and their families;
- Recommends, selects and arranges services and provides the most favorable conditions for the PLHIV.
- Provides crisis consultation, psychological counseling and therapeutic techniques with PLHIV with special emphasis on the adolescent PLHIV;
- Maintains contact with referral agencies to provide ongoing communication between the RHAs and the treatment agency;
- Provide communication and act as liaison to social agencies/agents of the state
- Attends and actively participates in relevant committee and team meetings
- Travels to conferences and participates in other educational activities, as assigned, locally and overseas
- Any other job related duties
- Attend monthly/quarterly/annual meetings/conferences/workshops and special sessions (international and local) as required of Regional HIV Programme Personnel
- Prepare regional positive prevention programme monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc quantitative and qualitative reports and submits to Regional STI/HIV Programme coordinator/Regional Technical Director and the Director, Treatment, Care and Support, NHP.
- Any related other duties as requested.
- Monthly Project reports reflecting the activities of the project over the period.
- Quarterly project report on budgeted vs actual with explanation to variances.
- Reports directly to the Parish Medical Officer (Health) on matters related to the Parish positive prevention programme
- Reports directly to the Regional STI/HIV Programme Coordinator on matters related to the Regional positive prevention programme
- Reports indirectly to the Director, Treatment, Care and Support.
- Effective administrative support is provided for the implementation of work plan activities
- Key deliverables are produced within agreed time frames to required standards
- A MA degree in Psychology.
- Two (2) years experience in Child Psychology and Counseling and counseling HIV+ clients would be an asset
- At least Three years work experience in similar capacity
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
- Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines.
Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:
The Director,Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.
Email: employment@serha.gov.jm
We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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