POSITION
HTS Support
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
Msukaligwa – 1 x positions
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Contract – Event Based Linked to Funding
START DATE
1 October 2021
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid certificate in HIV Counselling & Testing, Adherence Counselling and training in basic HAST
EXPERIENCE
1 – 2 years HIV Counselling experience will be advantageous
SALARY RANGE
Market Related – To be discussed
Inherent requirements of the position:
Excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients
Good problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Resident of the local community (within a district)
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Basic Counselling Skills will be advantageous
Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
Valid drivers’ license and own transport will be an added advantage
Valid Code 08 Drivers licence will be an advantage
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Mobilise clients at high risk of acquiring HIV to get themselves tested for HIV
Responsible for accompanying the index testing Lay Counsellor at all times and never to leave the counsellor by him/herself
Complete the index testing collection tools and the daily submission of these tools post the testing
Complete the index testing register of DOH as well as the HTS Register and collectively responsible for the register to be returned to the DOH facility
Assist in mobilising consent for Index Testing both at a DOH facility and/or contacted clients telephonically
Assist with the HIVSS kit distributions and the follow-up of the HIVSS results per individual
Mobilise the clients that we tested to Opt-In on the USSD system of BRHC
Compile the daily performance report
Be POPIA compliant
Coordinate the archiving of the source data at the office
The stock control of the stationery inventory for index testing
Be safety conscious at all times
Making and confirming index testing appointments, telephonically
Community mobilisation for HTS as and when required
Assist in making follow-ups telephonically to all positive clients who have not yet been linked to care and to schedule ART linkage appointments on behalf of the linkage officers.
To apply:
Submit your application to [email protected] with the following subject line: HTS Lay Counsellor Application
Your application must contain ALL of the following:
Ø Your certificates and qualifications
Ø A cover letter motivating your application
Ø Submit your up to date CV
Application Deadline: 14h00, Friday 10 September 2021
Please be advised that no late applications will be considered
Please take note of the following before submitting an application:
Ensure that you meet all of the requirements of the position (educational, inherent requirements as well as required experience)
Unless otherwise stated CareWorks will not pay relocation costs for candidates who wish to take up a position in another town or province
Please note:
CareWorks reserves the right not to fill this vacancy and to withdraw the advertisement for this position at any stage during the recruitment process
We are committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions
