Lay Counsellor urgently wanted: APPLY HERE

Brits, North West
Temporary
Company
Aurum Group

Reference #
(HSD/TBA/GR)Bojanala)

Published
07/08/2019

Contract Type
Temporary

Salary
Market Related

Location
Brits, North West, South Africa

Introduction
The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Global Health Research and Systems.

We are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV.

Job Functions
Counselling

Industries
Ngo / Non-Profit

Specification

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

The Lay Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The Lay Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants.

TECHNICAL WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
oHIV testing and counselling (HTC)
oProvide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
oProvide adherence counselling and patient education for:
oInitiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART
oPatients on medication for treatment of drug-sensitive TB and multi- drug resistant TB, TB prevention and contact tracing
oFacilitation of community-supported models of ART delivery
oIdentification of process inadequacies and recommendations
oTesting and Counselling
oProvide HIV testing and counselling (HTC)
oProvide couples counselling
oUtilise the specified counselling method (Next Step counselling) and recommend an effective counselling strategy in accordance with the relevant legislation and policies
oInform line management of any suspicion of social/self-harm

Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE:

oQualification/Professional Membership
oGrade 12
oHIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
Advantageous
oKey Populations: MSM/TG Counselling experience
oRisk reduction Counselling Certificate

Work Proven Experience
o2 years’ HIV testing and counselling
o2 years’ experience of Key Populations: MSM/TG

Other requirements
oValid Driver’s Licence
oOwn Vehicle

Job Closing Date
08/08/2019

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