Community Liaison Officer

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Pretoria is seeking a skilled HTS counsellor to oversee HIV Testing Services at the Sub-District level. You will provide technical support to CHWs and supervise HTS staff across facilities and outreach services.

The role requires a degree in Health and Social Science, at least 3 years HTS experience, and strong knowledge of HAST guidelines. You will work independently and in teams, with duties including QA/QC, data reporting, and coordinating outreach campaigns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health and Social Science.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience within HTS counselling and testing.
• Strong knowledge of current HAST policies and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in training and supervising staff.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of HIV Testing Services at Sub-District level and provide technical support and mentoring for CHWs in HAST.
• Train and supervise HIV testing staff in facilities and outreach services.
• Ensure adherence to national HIV testing guidelines and protocols; conduct QA/QC activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and monitor/evaluate HTS including data analysis and reporting.
• Provide counselling and support services to clients as needed; address barriers to testing and linkage to care.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns with intergovernmental departments, NPOs, private sectors and CBOs.

Skills

HTS counselling & testing

Communication skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Computer literacy

Independent work

Teamwork

Staff training

Driver's license

Education

Health and Social Science degree

Job description

Requirements :

• A degree in Health and Social Science. A minimum of 3 years working experience within the HTS counselling and testing with strong knowledge of current HAST policies and Guidelines. Good communication skills. Strong knowledge of national HTS guidelines and policies, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Experience in training and supervising staff, Proficiency in data analysis and reporting Computer literacy. Ability to function under pressure. A valid Driver's license.

Duties :

• Overseeing the implementation of HIV Testing Services at the Sub-District level, Provide technical support and mentoring for Community Health Workers (CHWs) reporting under HAST, train and supervise HIV testing staff in facilities and at outreach services Ensure adherence to national HIV testing guidelines and protocols, Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities for HIV testing services(SPI RT/RTCQI/PT), Collaborate with stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies, Monitor and evaluate HIV testing services, including data analysis and reporting, Provide counselling and support services to clients, as needed, Identify and address barriers to HIV testing and linkage to care ,Coordinate and conduct outreach campaigns according to the health calendar in collaboration with other intergovernmental departments, NPO's, private sectors and CBO's. Monitor and strengthen Condom Distribution in all Primary Distribution Sites (PDSs) within Tshwane Sub-Districts. Monitor and conduct support visits to DoH funded HTS NPO's for monitoring of budget and program compliance. Compile and submit reports (monthly, quarterly and annually). Identify training needs for CHWs. Conduct in-service training to capacitate CHWs. Lead and form part of the subdistrict forum cluster.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 16-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a degree in Health and Social Science?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years working experience within the HTS counselling and testing?

Do you have strong knowledge of current HAST policies and Guidelines?