LESOTHO PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION
Job Title : HTS Counsellor
Locations : Maseru
Employment Type : Permanent
SUMMARY:
Under direct guidance, support, and supervision of the Senior Nurse, the HTS Counsellor will be responsible for providing quality HIV Testing and Adherence services for adults and young people, and ensure treatment continuity to all newly diagnosed clients on ART. He/She will provide enhanced adherence counselling for clients with high viral loads and ensure that facility registers are well updated and correctly filled.
MAIN DUTIES:
• Provides high quality counselling at all times in LPPA static Clinics and outreaches.
• Provides Enhanced Adherence Counselling to clients with high viral loads.
• Performs Index Testing and Partner Notification, and ensures that all partners elicited are tested.
• Conducts pre and post HIV test counselling sessions as per counselling protocols.
• Ensures proper recording and confidential keeping of all client results and registers.
• Assists clients in the creation of appropriate risk reduction strategies.
• Prepares and submit monthly reports timely to the Supervisor.
• Carries out any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Counseling, Psychology or any other related field with at least one year experience in HTS
OR
•Diploma in Counselling, Psychology or any other related field with at least three years’ experience in HTS.
• Certificate in HTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health issues.
• Good communicator and listener.
• Ability to empathize with people in distress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
SUBMISSION:
Applicants are to submit a Covering Letter, Comprehensive CV and Certified Copies of Educational Certificates to:
Human Resources and Administration Officer
P.O Box 340
Pope John Paul II Road
Maseru 100
NOTE:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
The closing date for receiving full applications is Friday the 10th November 2023, at 13:00 Hrs.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Selection interviews will be at a date, time and place determined by the LPPA