Counsellor (PSS) Wits RHI (Gophelega) Tshwane

Main Purpose Of The Job

To provide HIV testing services, holistic counselling, health education and support to clients with a focus on adherence, and psychosocial matters related to HIV

Location:

Pretoria Tshwane

Key Performance Areas

Conduct in-depth one on one pre and post-counselling sessions as and when required in accordance with HIV testing services guidelines
Conduct group counselling as required, in accordance with counselling guidelines
Facilitate index case testing
Support the implementation of HIV self-testing strategies
Conduct mental health screening and provide appropriate referrals as required
Document referral networks to support referral for social and mental health services as required
Develop and implement Youth Care Clubs and I ACT support groups
Provide support regarding HIV testing services guidelines and support groups as and when required
Provide HIV and sexual reproductive health information to clients that include but is not limited to pregnancy and pregnancy prevention, STIs, HIV and HIV prevention, adherence, ARVs, nutrition, PMTCT, hygiene
Promote B-WiSE [URL Removed] and other m health activities
Provide counselling regarding HIV, including HIV disclosure, and ART adherence
Identify and recruit clients into differentiated care models including Youth Care Clubs and I ACT support groups within allocated facilities
Provide HIV testing services in line with guidelines
Ensure testing is provided according to quality standards
Comply with SOPs and guidelines
Accurately document counselling conducted in client files (or equivalent)
Ensure data is captured in the relevant registers and reported as required
Record information and data into the electronic database as required
Compile monthly reports
Assist with operational research-related activities as and when required
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership of driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required Minimum Education And Training

Grade 12
Accredited certificate in Basic Counselling and HIV with enhanced adherence counselling skills as an added advantage

Required Minimum Work Experience

2 years experience in HIV Counselling or equivalent

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience And Personal Abilities

Training in enhanced adherence counselling skill
Fluency in more than one African Language (relevant to the area)
Experience with adolescent HIV and SRH counselling
Sensitivity to the specific needs of adolescents and young people and key populations
Experience with support group facilitation
Training and experience as an I ACT facilitator
Ability to prioritize tasks and work towards deadlines
Be a team player
Strong communication and presentation skills
Have good time management skills
Competent to counsel and prick for HIV testing

Demands Of The Job

Confidentiality, tact and discretion should be maintained at all times
Ability to work well with key populations, adolescents and young people, and to understand their health and psychosocial needs

Communications And Relationships

Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders

To Apply

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 31 July 2023.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please Note

AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Desired Skills

Communication
Computer Skills
Computing
Healthcare
Medical

About The Employer

BackgroundThe Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health [URL Removed] is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology.

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