Retention Counsellor - Vanderbijlpark, South Africa - Anova Health Institute NPC
Description
Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives.Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.
_Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive counselling to promote retention in line with DoH policies and guidelines, and in line with district DIP and subdistrict IP plans.
- Recruit and receive referrals of highrisk patients such as pregnant women, paediatrics, adolescents, and youth into case management.
- Promote and facilitate Index testing and partner disclosure using the Index Screening Tool and actively refer for HTS.
- Collaborate with Ward Based Outreach Team, DoH Social Workers, Dieticians, Lay Counsellors and Clinicians for bilateral referrals.
- Report as per agreed timelines to Professionals at the facility or other Anova team members as required.
- Be available to work on weekends &/ or public holidays to provide adherence counselling at DoH facilities when required, a minimum of at least one Saturday per month (when required)
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Grade 1
- Training in Basic HAST, HIV counselling, Adherence counselling advantageous
- Certificate in couple counselling, RTCQI, disclosure and pediatric consent an added advantage
- Knowledge of DoH HCT guidelines & NAS.
- Minimum 2 years' experience working as an HTS counsellor/ Adherence counsellor.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage relationships.
Closing date: 12 May 2024
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
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