Mosepele Foundation Development Forum (MFDF)
About the Organisation
Founded in Lesotho in 2015, Mosepele Foundation Development Forum (MFDF) is a local youth-led organisation with a presence in health facilities and communities across Lesotho and a membership of more than 5,000 young people.
MFDF actively engages young people as decision-makers and participants in the design, delivery, and monitoring of health and socio-economic services. Guided by the Lesotho National Youth Policy, the organisation represents Basotho youth on national platforms, including Lesotho Country Coordinating Mechanism (LCCM) meetings.
MFDF has successfully implemented a number of impactful projects, including:
- PEPFAR Community-Led Monitoring
- The Global Fund Her Voice Fund
- Global Fund for Children’s Mental Health
- Other youth-focused health and development initiatives
MFDF invites applications for the following positions:
Lay Counsellor (10 Positions)
Organisation: Mosepele Foundation Development Forum (MFDF)
Location: Thaba-Tseka and Mokhotlong Districts
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: HTS Nurses (Dotted Line: Chief Program Officer)
Position Overview
The Lay Counsellor will be responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling services, psychosocial support counselling, and ongoing adherence support for programme participants.
Key Responsibilities
- HIV testing and counselling (HTC)
- Couples counselling
- Facilitate linkage from HIV diagnosis to care and treatment services
- Provide adherence counselling and patient education for:
- Patients initiating and continuing ART
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Paediatric and adolescent disclosure counselling
- Facilitate community-supported models of ART delivery
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (COSC)
- HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in HIV testing and counselling
Requirements
Applicants must be willing to work in Thaba-Tseka and Mokhotlong for the duration of the project.
Recruitment Background Checks
All successful candidates will undergo:
- Recruitment vetting
- Reference checks
- Competency assessments
MFDF embraces employment equity and is committed to achieving fair and equal workforce representation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of certificates and qualifications
Applications should be sent to:
Email: [email protected]
Important: Use the position title being applied for as the email subject line.
Application Deadline
10 July 2026 at 5:00 PM
Important Notice
MFDF will never request money, goods, or services during the application, recruitment, or employment process.
If you encounter any such request, contact the MFDF Head Office:
Telephone: +266 2700 0675
Disclaimer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.