Psychologist at WE-ACTx for HOPE: (Deadline 15 February 2022 )

Psychologist at WE-ACTx for HOPE: (Deadline 15 February 2022 )

Dorona House

Avenue Kalisimbi

Phone number: 0788302797/0788304613

JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR A PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Title: PSYCHOLOGIST

Reports to: Medical Director/DCS

Job Location: Kigali

February 8th, 2022

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

WE-ACTx for HOPE’s mission is to empower vulnerable communities to live healthier and productive lives. We help people living with and affected by HIV acquire the skills and capacity they need to fight disease and poverty and live happier and more productive lives.

WE-ACTxFor Hope is a local NGO legally registered by Rwanda Governance Board; WE-ACTx For Hope then signed a memo of understanding with the Ministry of Health for running the medical clinic in partnership with different donors.

WE-ACTx for HOPE was granted legal status by Ministerial order No. 106/11 of 11/08/2008.

WE-ACTxFor Hope in partnership with AHF Rwanda is looking for a well-dedicated and self-motivated highly qualified Psychologist.

Primary objective:

To provide Psychological support within the WE-ACTxFor Hope Programs.

Tasks and responsibilities of a Clinical Psychologist:

1. Conduct a psychosocial assessment of the individual client;
2. Provide appropriate individual and group therapies to WE ACTxFor Hope beneficiaries;
3. Ensure follow-ups of clients consulted by PSP and who may not respond to the next appointment;
4. Participate in planning, execution, and evaluation of child and youth activities as planned by their respective programs;
5. Provide monthly supervision to peer parents in partnership with child and youth program coordinators;
6. Organize psychosocial documentation, archiving, and ensure patient’s information confidentiality;
7. Contribute to the team’s effort of providing integrated Bio-Psycho-Social care;
8. Provide psycho-social tailor-made training to the HIV care team;
9. Contribute to the compilation and monthly psychosocial report writing;
10. Facilitate partnership with various institutions intervening in mental health, social wellbeing, and HIV care;
11. Consolidate the family-centered approach by providing specialized family therapy where appropriate;
12. Enhance clients’ adherence to ART by providing appropriate psychosocial care and addressing potential barriers to adherence;
13. Enter in Psychosocial Program data related to Psychosocial assessment and conduct initial psychosocial program data analysis to influence decision making;
14. Contribute as a member of the psychosocial team on a monthly basis data entry for nutrition supplement;
15. Conduct as assigned to the direct service delivery model (DSDM) and provide group psycho-education, assess eligibility criteria of each client, and ensure documentation;
16. Supervise interns that conduct their internship in the psychosocial program;
17. Conduct any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experienced Psychologist with A0 level Qualification in Clinical Psychology with 5years’ experience in ART services
• To be registered in Rwanda allied health professional council
• Flexible team player with an active and constructive approach in the care for the PPV’s
• Outstanding written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access to the internet).

Application documents:

• Please attach a CV, a Letter of motivation addressed to the Director of Clinical Systems WE-ACTxFor Hope Clinic, and all supporting certificates of studies, experience, and 3 recommendations letters.
• Soft copies can be sent on these emails: benekigeri@gmail.com and ndayambajebosco1@gmail.com
• Hard copies will also be required to be deposited to WE-ACTxFor Hope Reception at DORONA HOUSE, en face BCK, avenue de Kalisimbi

Tel: 0788302797, 078830 4613

• The deadline is 15^th, 2022 at 12:00 noon.

 Note:

Submitted applications will not be returned to candidates. Short-listed people will be contacted.

The Management