CHS Institute Ltd. is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the positions of HIV Testing Services (HTS) Counsellors for Nyeri County.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Facility in Charge, the HTS Counsellors will be responsible for providing HIV Testing Services to patients and clients seeking services in their respective health facilities using provider-initiated testing and counselling, voluntary counselling and testing, targeted family and partner testing/Partner Notification Services (PNS) and other novel HTS approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Create awareness and provide education on the provision of HIV Testing Services
Lead in mobilisation of HTS clients
Provide pre/post-test HIV counselling ensuring that clients understand risk factors, prevention methods and other relevant issues
Provide confidential HIV testing to clients, as per national HTS guidelines
Provide counselling and make relevant referrals to offer continuous support
Ensure provision of quality HIV services at all times
Implement high yielding testing strategies like eligibility screening and PNS
Document and maintain accurate HTS records, including referrals and reports on referral outcomes
Compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the Supervisor
Conduct timely requests for all the requirements for undertaking HTS activities
Participate in HTS QA activities like PT and counselling supervision etc.
Ensure HTS optimisation in the facility
Any other duties which the Supervisor may assign from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, health-related or social science field
Certified by NASCOP as an HTS Counsellor
Experience working as an HTS Counsellor in a health setting is an added advantage
Should be self-motivated
Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV as one document stating the current and expected salary and contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title: HTS Counsellors; CHSI/HTSC/02/2021 by 5.00 PM Wednesday, September 22, 2021.CHS Institute Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Apply via :
vacancies@chskenya.org
