Psychosocial Counsellor (1 Position)

Job description

ABOUT MACROThe Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) is a locally registered non-governmental organization (NGO), established in 1995 to complement the Government of Malawi’s efforts in combating HIV and AIDS and addressing other health-related challenges.MACRO’s vision is “A Malawi populace free of ill-health,” and its mission is “To transform the lives of Malawians through the provision of high-quality HIV and AIDS and other health-related services.”With funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), MACRO is implementing the IMPACT Project, which aims to strengthen effective interventions to address unmet needs for HIV Testing Services (HTS) in CDC-supported districts, contributing to the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.In line with the implementation of the project, MACRO invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates for the position of Psychosocial Counsellor.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Psychosocial Counsellor will provide high-quality, client-centred psychosocial counselling and support services to individuals living with HIV, their partners, families, caregivers, and other clients affected by HIV and related health conditions at MACRO clinics.The role aims to address clients’ emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs while promoting mental well-being, resilience, treatment adherence and overall quality of life.Key responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying clients’ counselling and support needs, developing and implementing appropriate intervention plans, and providing individual and group counselling sessions.The successful candidate will also support clients in coping with HIV diagnosis, stigma and discrimination, disclosure challenges, treatment adherence and other psychosocial concerns. They will collaborate with clinical and community-based healthcare teams to facilitate referrals, strengthen continuity of care, maintain accurate and confidential counselling records, and ensure the delivery of holistic, ethical and non-discriminatory services in line with national guidelines and MACRO’s established protocols.

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Apply by email: recruitments@macromw.org