Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide counseling and support to study participants going through HIV and cryptococcosis treatment and prevention programs

Location:

• Livingstone and Dora Nginza Hospitals, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Key performance areas:

• Assist with the initial intake and obtaining of informed consent from study participants
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants
• Actively listen to participants and empathize with them
• Provide pre and post-test counseling according to the DOH guidelines and as per EFFECT Working Practice Documents and Standard Operating Procedures
• Inform participants of their CD4 and HIV viral load results
• Encourage participants to talk about their personal issues and what they are experiencing at home and within the community
• Provide HIV Aids information to patients that include but are not limited to adherence, ARVs, nutrition, hygiene, etc.
• Provide support to caregivers and families
• Make referrals as and when required including escalating matters to the site study nurse or medical officer
• Follow the plan prescribed by the site principal investigator (PI)
• Review, evaluate, and document participantxe2x80x99s progress
• Record all participantxe2x80x99s information on files (paper and electronic)
• Assist in tracking and tracing potential participants through the use of
• RFA listings and provide a summary of outcomes

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12
• Certification in Basic HIV Aids Counselling, and Adherence with a recognised institution

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 1 year HIV Counselling experience

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Current GCP Certification will be advantageous
• A thorough understanding of treatment, HIV care, and pre-& post HIV test counseling knowledge
• Be respectful with a sound work ethic
• Sound communication and listening skills
• Ability to speak and understand multiple languages, especially isiXhosa
• Ability to administer questions concerning sexual behaviors and other personal information
• Experience in obtaining informed consent

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 10 January 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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