Hast Counsellor - Durban, South Africa - TB HIV Care

TB HIV Care
TB HIV Care
Verified Company
Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Advert Summary:


Purpose of the position:

To conduct provide health education and promotion sessions, readiness assessments for PrEP, pre-test, post-test, supportive and adherence counselling services. To support the effective implementation of case management.


Minimum Requirements:


  • Grade 1
  • Valid 10day HIV AIDS counselling certificate(from recognised service provider)
  • Certified to conduct finger prick testing
  • Two years' driving experience as well as working in HIV and TB programmes
  • Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
  • Driver's license will be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Conduct quality HIV counselling and testing
  • Encourage and support disclosure of relevant information
  • Conduct individual and group health education using the teaching aides provided
  • Assess the service users' readiness to start PrEP
  • Promote correct and consistent condom use
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in HIV/AIDS/TB/STI prevention
  • Record all activities on Comm Care or paperbased tools
  • Screen service users for COVID19, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.
  • Refer service users to the Nurse Clinician or Enrolled Nurses for further tests where necessary
  • Comply with relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Demonstrate empathy and a nonjudgmental attitude toward service users
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