HTS Counsellor_PWID; eThekwini

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care.

Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

Purpose of the position:

These incumbents will provide HIV and TB counselling and testing to transgender people in compliance with the Department of Health’s and the project's HIV and TB service profile and reporting requirements. They will also support community-based HIV Testing Services (HTS), working closely with the Outreach Teams. The HST Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The HST Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants

• Grade 12
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
• Relationship Counselling Certificate
• Trauma Counselling Certificate
• RTCQI certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling coupled with 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation

• HIV testing and counselling (HTS)
• Couples counselling
• Index offering to unsuppressed, newly diagnosed and Return-To-Care Clients.
• Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
• Provide adherence counselling and patient education
• Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART
• Identify and document good HTS practices from implemented Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities
• Participate in data analysis processes (facility targets, tracer indicators, cascades)
• Accurately completes consent form
• Completes the HCT register and monthly report all new cases
• Compiles a record on the confirmed clinic the referred client will attend
• Follows-up and documents successful referrals
• Conducts QA activities that include weekly QC testing and daily temperature monitoring of as per RTCQI guidelines
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly data internally and to the facility
• Adheres to infection control and waste disposal policies
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager