SHDEPHA Community HTS Counselors Jobs in Tanzania

SHDEPHA Community HTS Counselors Jobs in Tanzania


Job Summary

  • Reporting to the HTS Focal Person, the HTS Counsellor will be responsible for the provision of HIV testing, counselling for key populations, linkage of HIV positive to care and treatment.

  • In addition, s/he will oversee the quality of implementation of HIV testing and counselling services as well as accurate documentation.

    Duties and responsibilities

    • Ensure quality HIV Testing Services (HTS) are provided as per the National Algorithm and as per HTS national guidelines

    • Provide assisted partner notification services for all index clients

    • Offer first adherence counselling services to newly positive clients before referral to care and treatment

    • Provide health education to clients as a strategy to increase demand for HIV testing services

    • Provide counselling services addressing HIV prevention including risk reduction interventions and behavior change, use of ART for HIV prevention etc.

    • Conduct risk screening for HTS clients and provide prevention services for the HIV negative clients including PrEP and distribute condoms to the community • Ensure confirmed linkage (target of 95%) of HIV positive clients.

    • Conduct defaulter tracing of pre-enrollment clients not linked to care in supported facilities

    • Assess and document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes

    • Compile and submit Daily, Weekly and Monthly HTS reports

    • Participate in the site HTS QA/QC processes i.e. Proficiency testing, direct observed practice sessions, support supervision.

    • Conduct CQI activities to improve gaps identified based
    on data.

    • Ensure monthly forecasting, quantification and reporting of Rapid Test Kits (RTKs) and HIV self-testing kits is done according to the guidelines and raise a 1-month early warning alert for expected RTK shortage.

    • Support and spearhead promotion of HTS services and innovations aimed at increasing access to HTS service provision e.g. Assisted partner notification services (aPNS), Social Network testing,PP and KP HIV Testing

    • Participate in EQA activities (proficiency testing and observed practice) documented and available at the facility level

    • Support the M&E framework (Maintenance of HTS registers,) to ensure accurate data entry and timely reporting

    • Conduct targeted outreaches

    • Any other duties which may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

    Required qualifications

    • Diploma in Nursing, Lab technician, or other related fields with Counselling Certificate

    • Two years’ experience in HTS. Community HV Testing and Counselling is added advantage

    • Proficiency in computer packages like MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

    • Data analysis and interpretation skills

    How to Apply

  • Cover letter and resume should be sent by to, Program Director, P.O Box 179, Rujewa or sent through email recruitmentshdephambarali@gmail.com

    Note

  • To be considered applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE.

  • CVs should not include marital status, birthplace, tribal or religious affiliations.

  • Any CV containing this information will not be considered for employment.

  • Applications that are hand–delivered will not be accepted.

  • The deadline for submitting the application is September 28th, 2020.

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