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Psychologist
Women’s Equity in Access to Care and Treatment is an international community-based HIV/AIDS initiative operating in the East African nation of Rwanda. Our two locally-staffed clinical sites offer highly-integrated medical and psycho-social services, free of charge, for 2,250 patients living with HIV. Since we began in 2003, our programs have expanded to include confidential testing, nutritional support, and prevention of mother to child transmission, as well as the administration of several ongoing research studies. In addition to providing individual counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy, we offer specialized support groups for teens, young mothers, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and men living with HIV. Our youth support groups, which serve 600 children and teens, are facilitated by indigenous young adult leaders from the WE-ACTx clinic. WE-ACTx has also organized four income-generation cooperatives, an annual youth summer camp, and yoga classes for children and adults. As of 2013, a dedicated team of Rwandan health care providers operate these programs as their own local NGO, WE-ACTx for Hope, with the support of WE-ACTx, grassroots community partners and Rwandan government health agencies.

 Dorona House
Avenue Kalisimbi
Phone number: 0788302797/0788304613
Reports to: Medical Director/DCS

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 15th, 2022 at 12:00 noon.
Note:
Submitted applications will not be returned to candidates. Short-listed people will be contacted.
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