Job Description

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:

To provide HIV Testing Services to clients accessing public health services as part of IHSS support to the facilities through the district roving mentor teams in reaching their 95-95-95 targets as directed by the CDC work plan and overall NDoH strategy to reach the 95-95-95 targets.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 HTS Certificate including Adherence Counselling and Rapid testing course (RTCQII) Couple counselling Advanced counselling certificate TB/HIV care certificate or other Health related field Disclosure and paediatric consent certificate MS Office Able to communicate in English and isiXhosa is an advantage Criminal Clear

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide HIV Counselling and Testing Services (HTS) to clients of the Department of Health attending PHCs or CHCs to access any health services offered at these facilities inclusive of and focusing on TB/HIV and MCH services. Recruit clients from all waiting areas as well as from direct referrals from other health professionals. Provide HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing as well as TB screening services to clients as per the National HCT Guidelines and as stipulated by the National Department of Health. Educate clients re health and specific HIV/TB/PMTCT-related conditions Promote the advantages of knowing your status Explain coping mechanisms and treatment options Provide adherence counselling and assist with identifying treatment support Do TB symptom screening on all clients and refer if positive Link positive clients to ART initiation services Link positive clients to community health services, act as facility liaison with other positive clients tested in the community and referred to the facility Ensure HTS register/tick sheet is up to date Ensure all counselling and testing consent forms are filled in appropriately and are filed in the patient records Ensure patient registration forms are filled in correctly with latest address and contact details Encourage all mothers and pregnant females to test and target their children in testing activities Maintain infection control standards * Participate in outreach activities, i.e. campaigns