HAST Counsellor (PPPrev Programme) - eThekwini at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:  

• To conduct provide health education and promotion sessions, readiness assessments for PrEP, pre-test, post-test, supportive and adherence counselling services. To support the effective implementation of case management. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 
• Valid 10-day HIV AIDS counselling certificate(from recognised service provider)
• Certified to conduct finger prick testing
• Two years’ driving experience as well as working in HIV and TB programmes
• Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
• Driver’s license will be an advantage 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Conduct quality HIV counselling and testing  
• Encourage and support disclosure of relevant information
• Conduct individual and group health education using the teaching aides provided   
• Assess the service users’ readiness to start PrEP 
• Promote correct and consistent condom use
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in HIV/AIDS/TB/STI prevention
• Record all activities on Comm Care or paper-based tools
• Screen service users for COVID-19, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.
• Refer service users to the Nurse Clinician or Enrolled Nurses for further tests where necessary
• Comply with relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Demonstrate empathy and a non-judgmental attitude toward service users 

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Computer literacy and IT skills 
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics