Student HIV Counsellor & Wellness Support Specialist

Ufs, Bloemfontein; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ufs, Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated HIV Counselling and Care Coordinator to support students in HIV prevention, testing and care services. You will provide ongoing post-test counselling, maintain confidentiality and refer students to healthcare providers and support organisations.

You will also plan and coordinate HIV/AIDS programmes and wellness activities, support treatment ambassadors, and assist vulnerable students in accessing services while promoting stigma reduction and early HIV

Qualifications

• Experience in HIV counselling or related psychosocial support.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Skilled in case management and referral pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HIV ongoing post-test counselling while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Create a safe space where students can openly discuss personal challenges
• Provide adherence counselling and ongoing psychosocial support to students living with HIV.
• Refer students to appropriate healthcare providers, psychologists, social workers and external support organisations.
• Maintain effective case management and follow-up of referred students.
• Facilitate early linkage to HIV care and monitor referrals to the Health and Wellness Centre.
• Support students with HIV disclosure decisions through professional counselling and risk assessment.
• Promote routine HIV testing and early diagnosis among the student population.
• Plan and coordinate HIV/AIDS programmes, dialogues and workshops in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate wellness activities for HIV/AIDS support group throughout the year.
• Coordinate workshops for Treatment ambassadors.
• Support initiatives promoting awareness and prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Promote treatment adherence, early screening, and preventive healthcare services.
• Support students infected and affected by HIV-related stigma, discrimination, and challenges to disclose.
• Assist vulnerable students in accessing support services where appropriate.
• Coordinathe WhatsApp HIV/AIDS Support Group for people living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. This might include responding after normal working hours.
• Coordinate chatrooms, meetings and other gatherings as necessary

Skills

Counselling

Confidentiality

Care coordination

Job description

Ufs, Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated HIV Counselling and Care Coordinator to support students in HIV prevention, testing and care services. You will provide ongoing post-test counselling, maintain confidentiality and refer students to healthcare providers and support organisations.

You will also plan and coordinate HIV/AIDS programmes and wellness activities, support treatment ambassadors, and assist vulnerable students in accessing services while promoting stigma reduction and early HIV