HTS Counsellor

TB HIV Care; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare non-profit in Durban is seeking dedicated Counsellors to provide HIV and TB testing and counselling services to transgender individuals. The ideal candidates will have the necessary certifications and at least two years of experience in HIV testing and counselling. Responsibilities include providing adherence support, conducting psychosocial counselling, and participating in data analysis to improve service delivery. Join a passionate team making a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required for this position.
• Must hold relevant HIV/AIDS counselling and testing certification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in community education and mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV testing and counselling to clients.
• Link clients to HIV care and treatment.
• Conduct QA activities including testing and monitoring.

Skills

HIV testing and counselling

Couples counselling

Psycho-social support

Data analysis

Infection control

Education

HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate

Grade 12

Trauma Counselling Certificate

Relationship Counselling Certificate

RTCQI certificate

Job description

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

Purpose of the position:

These incumbents will provide HIV and TB counselling and testing to transgender people in compliance with the Department of Health’s and the project's HIV and TB service profile and reporting requirements. They will also support community-based HIV Testing Services (HTS), working closely with the Outreach Teams. The HST Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The HST Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
• Relationship Counselling Certificate
• Trauma Counselling Certificate
• RTCQI certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling coupled with 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation

Duties and Responsibilities

• HIV testing and counselling (HTS)
• Couples counselling
• Index offering to unsuppressed, newly diagnosed and Return-To-Care Clients.
• Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
• Provide adherence counselling and patient education
• Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART
• Identify and document good HTS practices from implemented Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities
• Participate in data analysis processes (facility targets, tracer indicators, cascades)
• Accurately completes consent form
• Completes the HCT register and monthly report all new cases
• Compiles a record on the confirmed clinic the referred client will attend
• Follows-up and documents successful referrals
• Conducts QA activities that include weekly QC testing and daily temperature monitoring of as per RTCQI guidelines
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly data internally and to the facility
• Adheres to infection control and waste disposal policies
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager