HTS Counsellor: CHSI/HTSC/02/2022
Centre for Health Solutions Institute Ltd. is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the HTS Counselor position in Nyeri County.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Facility in Charge, the HTS Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV Testing Services to patients and clients seeking services in their respective health facilities using provider-initiated testing and counseling, voluntary counseling and testing, targeted family and partner testing/Partner notification services, and other novel HTS approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Create awareness and provide education about the existence of HIV testing services
Lead in the mobilisation of clients for HTS
Provide pre/post-test HIV counseling ensuring that clients understand risk factors, prevention methods, and other relevant issues
Provide confidential HIV testing to clients, as per national HTS guidelines
Provide on-going counseling and make relevant referrals for on-going support
Ensure quality of HTS services at all times
Implement high yielding testing strategies like eligibility screening and PNS
Document and maintain accurate HTS records including referrals and report on referral outcomes
Compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the supervisor
Timely request for all the necessary consumables for undertaking HTS activities
Participate in HTS QA activities like PT, counseling supervision etc.
Ensure HTS Optimization in the facility
Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor
Competencies Required
Have a diploma in guidance and counselling, health-related or social science field.
Be certified by NASCOP as an HTS Counselor
Work experience as an HTS Counselor 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 under pressure with minimal supervision
Closing Date: April 15, 2022.
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Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV as one document stating the current and expected salary, contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title alongside the reference code by 5.00 PM Friday April 15, 2021.
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vacancies@chskenya.org
