HTS Lay Counsellor 267 views5 applications

Position	HTS Lay Counsellor
Positions Available In The Following Locations	Ugu, KZN x 3 vacancies King Cetshwayo, KZN x 4 vacancies Nkangala, KZN x 3 vacancies Maquassi Hills, Dr KK, NW x 2 vacancies Mahikeng, NW x 4 vacancies Rustenburg, NW x 4 vacancies Kgetlengrivier, NW x 4 vacancies Madibeng, NW x 1 vacancy Moretele, NW x 5 vacancies Ventersdorp, NW x 2 vacancies Tlokwe, NW x 2 vacancies Matlosana, NW x 2 vacancies
Employment Type	Contract – Event Based Linked to Funding
Start Date	ASAP
Educational Requirements	– Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate – minimum 10-day Course, which is not older than 2 years from the date of issue OR HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate – minimum 10-day Course, older than 2 years’, but not more than 3 years’, with a certificate for a 2-day refresher course from an accredited provider. Finger Prick Certificate advantageous
Experience	1 – 2 years HIV Counselling experience
Salary Range	Market Related – To be discussed

Inherent requirements of the position:

• Resident in the above listed location
• Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
• Excellent counselling and interpersonal skills
• Committed and motivated to preventing HIV, STI’s and TB
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
• Discrete and confidential
• Willingness to work after hours
• Willingness to work with a team in challenging environments
• Ability to communicate in multiple South African languages
• Ability to travel as and when required
• Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
• Computer literacy – basic MS Office software
• Valid drivers’ license (2 years or older) and own transport will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide an HTS services through index tracing, workplace and community combination HIV prevention initiatives including STI’s, TB, HCT, risk reduction counselling, screening and referrals
• Obtain an informed and written consent for HIV counselling and testing, TB and STI’s screening
• Perform finger prick of capillary blood for HIV rapid testing
• To ensure that the onsite services are documented and reconciled, daily
• Submit the documents electronically, as per CareWorks standard operating procedures
• To promote Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) as a form of HIV prevention

To apply:

• Submit your application to [email protected] or Fax: 021 413 2933
• Your application must contain ALL of the following:

• A cover letter motivating your application
• Submit your up to date CV
• State the position you are applying for and location in the subject line of the email application

• Application Deadline: Close of business, Friday, 25 January 2019

Please take note of the following before submitting an application:

• Ensure that you meet the all of the requirements of the position (educational, inherent requirements as well as required experience)
• Unless otherwise stated CareWorks will not pay relocation costs for candidates who wish to take up a position in another town or province

Please note:

• CareWorks reserves the right not to fill this vacancy and to withdraw the advertisement for this position at any stage during the recruitment process
• We are committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions