HTS Community Leader - Ba-Phalaborwa Rural at Anova Health Institute

We are looking for a HTS Community Leader to lead the HTS community team in different communities within the sub district for HIV testing services, working together with the Ward Based Primary Health Care Workers (WBPHCOT) and linking the community services to facilities. The incumbents will transport the team around communities and do situational analysis for areas/spots to be targeted.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the community HTS team
• Transport the HTS team around the sub district to testing sites
• Conduct mass HTS services to raise awareness in the communities
• Identify testing sites and HTS campaigns and ensure condoms are distributed
• Initiate community awareness activities on the importance of linkage to care and adherence to treatment
• Meeting with community leaders (i.e. Chiefs, Induna’s & Ward Councillors), community stakeholders and facility Operational Managers prior to the testing events
• Ensure QA on test kits that will be used by counsellors in the field is done, complete checklist and IQC records following the proper SOP or guidelines
• In conjunction with Community Linkage Officers, ensure that all clients tested are captured on Tier. Net in the linked facility of each community
• Offer support to community awareness campaigns organized by Anova and provide HTS and any HIV awareness when required
• Give feedback to PHC facilities, line managers and WBPHCOT on progress of tested clients in the community
• Submit monthly reports on all activities to the line managers including the Sub District Manager

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Driver's Licence with PDP
• At least 5 years’ experience working with PLWHA especially within the communities
• Trained in basic HIV counselling and testing
• Trained in adherence counselling
• Shown affiliation and passion with community-based activities Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills