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:

These incumbents will provide HIV and TB counselling and testing services under the auspices of the SR at Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics to patients in compliance with the Department'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 Lay Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The Lay Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Grade 12 HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate Completed NIMART Course

Advantageous

Relationship Counselling Certificate Trauma Counselling Certificate

Work Experience

2 years' HIV testing and counselling 2 years' HIV and TB community education and mobilisation Valid Driver's Licence Own Vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities

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 for: Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART 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 for: 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) * Submit daily, weekly and monthly data internally and to the facility