HTS Counsellor

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

Job summary

A leading non-profit healthcare organization seeks an HST Counsellor to provide HIV and TB counselling and testing to transgender individuals. This role supports community-based HIV Testing Services and requires coordination with Outreach Teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in health care services, particularly in HIV and TB settings, and will demonstrate strong counselling and support skills. This position offers a stimulating work environment and opportunities for career advancement in a crucial health sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing HIV and TB counselling and testing.
• Ability to support community-based HIV Testing Services (HTS).
• Skills to provide psychosocial support and adherence support.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV and TB counselling and testing to transgender people.
• Support community-based HIV Testing Services closely with Outreach Teams.
• Render psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support.

Job description

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 theeci 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.