Vacancy title:
Community & Psychosocial Support (PSS) Advisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Management, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026
Duty Station:
plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala. Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, motivated and innovative candidates for the following positions;
Job Purpose
The Community & Psychosocial Support (PSS) Advisor will work in collaboration with the program team and the project community focal person to ensure technical soundness of the Community program. She/he will provide technical oversight for community & PSS services provided to PLHIV in care in the project and surrounding communities.
Qualifications and skills required
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social works, Community Development, Nursing or other relevant qualification. Project planning and management and/or Masters in Public Health is an added advantage
At least 5 years of recent work in donor funded HIV/TB programs.
Experience working with local government or military setting.
Excellent command of data analytics, data use for decision making
Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Computer proficiency in word, excel and power point.
Additional Notes
JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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All applications should be addressed to The Head Human Resources at Joint Clinical Research Centre.
Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages, quoting clearly the Position in the subject line e.g. Senior Lab Advisor.
Label the PDF document with your full name.
Failure to follow the above application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification.
Detailed job descriptions can be obtained from the JCRC Website. Via this link https://www.jcrc.org.ug/resources/jobs-vacancy-announcements/
Deadline: Friday 25th September, 2026 at 17:00 hours.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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