HIV Counselling & Testing Counselor - Public Health Impact

Gauteng Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting a HIV counselling and testing counsellor to work across Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Sedibeng and West Rand. The advert does not require more than one year of relevant experience.

You will provide HIV counselling and rapid testing, screen for TB and sexually transmitted infections, and link clients to treatment while maintaining confidential registers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• RTCQI certificate is required.
• Knowledge of HIV testing modalities and counselling.
• One year HIV counselling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV counselling and rapid testing.
• Screen for TB and sexually transmitted infections.
• Link clients to treatment and maintain confidential registers.

Skills

HIV counselling

HIV testing modalities

Confidential record keeping

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

RTCQI certificate

Job description

The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting a HIV counselling and testing counsellor to work across Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Sedibeng and West Rand. The advert does not require more than one year of relevant experience.

You will provide HIV counselling and rapid testing, screen for TB and sexually transmitted infections, and link clients to treatment while maintaining confidential registers.