Vacancy Title: Social Worker
Application Deadline: JUNE 21, 2013
Job Category: Health
The Mission of Drew Cares International-Rwanda is to build local capacity for
leadership in high quality, evidence-based, sustainable health programs in
resource poor settings; to enhance the capacity of the Rwandan Defense Forces
(RDF) and others to prevent HIV and provide high quality care and treatment to
people living with HIV in Rwanda.
The Vision of Drew Cares International-Rwanda is to see Rwanda strong and self
sufficient in adequately responding to the health needs of its people and
achieving a HIV free community by 2025.
Primary Value:
The needs of the patient come first.
Drew CARES International is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate
opening in the position of Social Worker.
FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Conditional
Starting: July 1, 2013
Duty station: Mukamira-Nyabihu District
Under the leadership of DCI
Clinical Services Director, the Social Worker will perform the following duties;
• 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 conjugal counseling programs for infected families having HIV/AIDS
related conflicts
• Conduct pre- and post-test VCT counseling
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• Should at least have an A2 (or above qualifications) Diploma in Social
Sciences or psychology.
• 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 Kinyarwanda , English and/or French
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Computer literacy required (MS Word, Excel, Internet and E-mail)
COMPLEXITY:
Complex verbal and written reports.
Qualified candidates may submit a resume, cover letter addressed to the Country
Director, certified copy of latest degree, police clearance and 2 letters of
reference to DCI- RWANDA; either by hand or email not later than Friday June 21st, 2013, at 13.30 (local
time) on the following address:
Drew CARES INTERNATIONAL
By Post: P.O. BOX 7303 Kigali-Rwanda
By Hand: Plot 873, South KACYIRU, Past Netherlands Embassy, Behind British
Embassy.
for interviews. DCI is an equal opportunity employer and gives everyone equal
chances both in hiring and promotion procedures. Women are encouraged to apply.
Note: –
submitted documents will not be returned
