HIV TESTING SERVICES COUNSELLOR - KAJIADO COUNTY 034
Blume Africa Limited
Kenya, Kajiado
Contract
Posted on 01 Nov 2023
Expire on 22 Nov 2023
Salary: KES 42,344
Description
Reporting to the Clinical Officer/ site in charge, the HTS Counsellor will be responsible for the provision of HIV testing, counselling for Key Populations (KP) and linkage of HIV positive KP to care and treatment. In addition, s/he will oversee quality of implementation of HIV testing and counselling services as well as accurate documentation.
Requirements
- Create awareness and provide education on the provision of HIV Testing Services
- Lead in mobilisation of HTS clients Provide pre/post-test HIV counselling ensuring that clients understand risk factors, prevention methods and other relevant issues
- Provide confidential HIV testing to clients, as per national HTS guidelines
- Provide counselling and make relevant referrals to offer continuous support
- Ensure provision of quality HIV services at all times Implement high yielding testingstrategies like eligibility screening and PNS Document and maintain accurate HTS records, including referrals and reports on referral outcomes
- Compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the Supervisor
- Conduct timely requests for all the requirements for undertaking HTS activities
- Participate in HTS QA activities like PT and counselling supervision etc.
- Ensure HTS optimisation in the facility Any other duties which the Supervisor may assign from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, health-related or social science field
- Certified by NASCOP as an HTS Counsellor
- Experience working as an HTS Counsellor in a health setting is an added advantage
- Should be self-motivated Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work and results with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player