About US:
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (for people with disability) was established in 2006 as a private non-profit, non-governmental organization and is supported by CBM (Christian Blind Mission). CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre on Entebbe Road provides Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation, mainly for children with disability.

Job Summary: The Volunteer Community Psychologist will be part of a team that develops and implements appropriate psycho-social therapy services to clients undergoing rehabilitation at CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital and their attendants. The incumbent will provide CoRSU patients, attendants and or caregivers with relevant information under the guidance of the clinical psychologist, on the prevention of disability to promote a better quality of life and social inclusion of people with disability in their communities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent advocates for child safeguarding and ensures adherence of the policy.
Encourages child participation through play activities at the out-patient and in-patient areas.
Works closely with clients on a one-to-one basis, group, community or special setting based on their levels of function and severity of disability.
Provides psycho-social needs assessment for patients before they are seen by the clinical psychologist.
Takes part in the development of training materials under the guidance of the clinical psychologist and capacity building of staff to enable the staff to address basic psycho-social client needs.
Ensure up to date record keeping including case preparation, keeping continuous counseling notes and daily records, and prepare periodic reports under the guidance of the clinical psychologist.
The jobholder will refer clients to the respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention under the guidance of the clinical psychologist.
Ensure proper handling of department equipment during, and after use.
Takes part in developing and or updating psychotherapy-specific rehabilitation protocols under the guidance of the clinical psychologist.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelors of Community Psychology
One year of working experience working in a child-centred setting.
Excellent communication and assertiveness skills.

NB: Capable People with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (detailed CV with covering letter plus copies of academic qualifications) to The Head of Human Resources, CoRSU Hospital P.O. Box 46 Kisubi, Uganda or email to hr@corsu-hospital.org.

Deadline: 3rd March, 2017 by 5:00pm