Retention Counsellor - JHB at Anova Health Institute

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive counselling to promote retention in line with DoH policies and guidelines and in line with District 909090 DIP and Sub-district IP 909090 plans.
• Recruit and receive referrals of high-risk patients such as pregnant women, paediatrics, adolescents and youth
• Promote and facilitate index testing and facilitate partner disclosure using the Index Screening Tool and actively refer for HTS.
• Collaborate with Ward Based Outreach team and DoH Social Worker, Dietician, Lay Counsellors and Clinicians for bi-lateral referrals.
• Report as per agreed timelines to Professional at the facility or other Anova team members as required
• Be available to work on weekends &/ or Public Holidays to provide adherence counselling at DoH facilities when required, a minimum of at least one Saturday per month (When required)

Essential qualifications and experience

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate
• Training in Basic HAST, HIV Counselling, Adherence counselling
• Certificate in couple counselling, RTCQI, disclosure and paediatric consent an advantage
• Knowledge of DoH HCT guidelines & NAS.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an HTS counsellor/ Adherence counsellor
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships.