Job Description

Key Responsibilities
1 Counselling & Support

• Conduct pre-test and post-test counselling for HIV, following national counselling protocols.
• Provide ongoing psycho-social support to employees living with HIV/AIDS.
• Support adherence to treatment, care plans, and referrals to local clinics/health facilities.
• Identify employees needing further support and escalate cases appropriately.

2 HIV Testing & Education

• Facilitate HIV testing in partnership with qualified medical staff (e.g., OH Nurse / visiting medical practitioner).
• Provide accurate information on HIV prevention, treatment, ART adherence, and PrEP/PEP.
• Conduct group education sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.

3 Workplace Wellness & Case Management

• Support HIV/TB/Chronic Disease Management programmes in line with company policies.
• Maintain confidential documentation and records as per POPIA requirements.
• Assist with developing and implementing HIV/AIDS workplace programmes and policies.
• Participate in wellness days, screening events, and health promotion activities.

4 Stakeholder Liaison

• Work with HR, Safety, and Occupational Health teams to support employee wellness programmes.
• Build relationships with community health partners, NGOs, and local clinics.

5 Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate, confidential counselling notes and statistics.
• Submit monthly HIV/AIDS programme data while ensuring anonymity and compliance with privacy laws.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement processes.

Required Qualifications & Training
Preferred Education

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
• HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Certificate accredited by HWSETA or an approved training provider.
• Additional HIV-related or health counselling certificates, such as:
• HIV Testing Services (HTS) Training
• TB/HIV Care Counselling Courses
• ART Adherence Counselling
• Community Health Worker NQF Level 24 (advantageous)
• Psychosocial Support Course (e.g., via FPD, Arum Institute, SANAC partners)
• Basic First Aid advantageous.

Experience

• At least 12 years experience in HIV/AIDS counselling, community health work, or wellness.
• Experience in workplace health or projects within corporate/industrial settings is an advantage.

Skills Required