Makerere University
Psychosocial and Welfare Officer
Kampala
• Uganda

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Makerere University
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Description
Required Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in in any of the following fields: Counselling, Mental Health Studies, Clinical Psychology, from a recognized institution.
- An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, Mental Health Studies, Community Psychology from a recognized institution.
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience at the level of Assistant Psychosocial or Welfare Officer or Assistant Counselling Officer in a reputable organization.
Responsibilities
- Extend individualized career guidance and counselling sessions and maintain an up-to-date counselling log
- Co-ordinate the group counselling sessions for Scholars in consideration of the special group
- Co-ordinate trainings for Program and University staff on matters of mental wellness
- Organize comprehensive orientation programmes for new Scholars.
- Coordinate the housing scheme for the Scholars and ensure reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities
- Facilitate internal and international travels for students and staff
- Compile and analyze data related to program activities, and prepare accurate, timely reports to support decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation
- Coordinate welfare support for all program staff;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
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