Social Worker Jobs in Rwanda

arge will perform the
following duties;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Provide on-site counseling services to patients on a daily
basis
•    Participate in case conferences with the clinical staff at
the site
•    Identify PTSD cases and provide trauma counseling
•    Provide counseling to clients with depression and/or
alcohol abuse
•    Organize couple counseling programs for infected families
having HIV/AIDS related conflicts
•    Provide adherence counseling for PLHIV
•    Conduct pre- and post-test VCT counseling
•    Conduct other activities related to this job as needed.
•    Produce activity report on a monthly basis
•    Educate patients on positively living and behavior change
•    Demonstrate empathic abilities to deal with emotionally
affected patients
•    Update and manage psychosocial dossiers

 Other Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:
•    Should have a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or
Clinical Psychology or equivalent and registered with the respective council,
having Nursing background is an added advantage.
•    Experience in counseling skills especially trauma
counseling
•    Knowledge of ARV (T), PMCT, and VCT
•    Ability to maintain personal dignity and dignifying others
•    Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills
•    Ability to read/write Kinya-rwanda and either English or
French
•    Ability to work under minimum supervision
•    Computer literacy

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
•    Willing to work anywhere in the country