Work Description
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.
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Technical Work Responsibilities- HIV testing and counselling (HTC)
- Couples counselling
- Gender Based Violence counselling
- Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
- Provide adherence counselling and patient education for:
- Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART
- Patients on medication for treatment of drug-sensitive TB and multi- drug resistant TB, TB prevention and contact tracing
- Facilitation of community-supported models of ART delivery
- Identification of process inadequacies and recommendations
- Utilise the specified counselling method (Next Step counselling) and recommend an effective counselling strategy in accordance with the relevant legislation and policies
- Inform line management of any suspicion of social/self-harm
- Hand over positive clients who are not ready for initiation to Case Facilitator
- Provide information and counsel on PrEP initiations
Education
- Grade 12
- HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
Advantageous
- Relationship Counselling Certificate
- Gender Based Violence Counselling Certificate
Experience
- 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling
- 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s Licence
Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.
Closing Date: 26 May 2023
