Community Linkage Officer at Anova Health Institute

We are looking for a Linkage Officer who will be responsible for HTS and ensure that proper linkage to care of all HIV infected patients is done according to DoH guidelines.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobilising people in the communities to encourage them to get tested prior screening
• Provide HIV testing services (HTS) to clients
• Be available to assist all clients tested for HIV in the facility and from the community outreach sites
• Ensure that all clients tested positive are linked into care
• Provide Index testing to all HIV positive Clients found in the community
• Keep proper records of clients who are tested and  initiated on ART
• Attend program meetings as required to discuss HTS/HIV/TB/STI related issues
• Give Health education on HIV/TB and STI
• Ensure Quality testing by adhering to RTCQI standards 

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a HTS counsellor preferably in the community setting
• Certificate in Basic Hast, HIV Counselling, Adherence counselling
• Knowledge of DoH, HTS guidelines and protocols
• Must be able to work independently and in a team
• Be able to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills