HTS (HIV Testing Services) Community Leader - Polokwane, at Anova Health Institute

 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 community
• 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 Leaders (i.e. Chiefs, Induna’s & Ward Councilors), 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, 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 WBOTs on progress of tested clients in the community
• Submit monthly reports on all activities to the Line Managers including the Sub District Coordinator
•  Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 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 are required
• Ability to speak Sepedi
• Code 10 Drivers’ license and PDP (Professional Drivers’ Permit)
• Leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office