HIV Testing Services (HTS) Counsellors Jobs in Nyandarua (15 Positions)

The HTS Counselor is 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 and other novel HTS approaches.

Key responsibilities:

Create awareness and provide education about the existence of HIV testing services

Lead in the mobilization of clients for HTS

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 on-going counselling and make relevant referrals for on-going support

Ensure quality of HTS services at all times
Document and maintain accurate HTS records including referrals and report on referral outcomes

Compile and submit HTS reports on a 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, counselling supervision etc.

Ensure HTS Optimization in the facility

Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements

For appointment to the post of HTS Counsellor, a candidate must;

Have a certificate in guidance and counselling, health-related or social science field. A diploma holder will have an added advantage

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

Successful candidates will be supervised by their respective hospital/facility health management team (HMT) from the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the CHS Program team.

How to apply

Applications should include the following

Cover letter and current CV with names and telephone contacts of at least three (3) referees

Copies of academic and professional certificates

Photocopy of ID

Testimonials/ Recommendation

Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Thursday, June 21, 2018.

For more information and job application details, see; HIV Testing Services (HTS) Counsellors Jobs in Nyandarua

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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