Community HAST Counsellors Closing on 31-30-2024
CMT seeks to employ Community- based HAST Counsellors based in the Oliver Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape. You need to be within close distance to one of the health facilities noted per cluster below.
The role of the HAST Counsellor is to provide HIV Testing Services to clients accessing public health services as part of the National Dept. of Health’s strategy to reach the 95-95-95 targets.
HAST Counsellors will also have to report on all relevant information, using standardised templates and a Smart Phone app. HAST Counsellors will work as part of a team consisting or a clinical team leader, auxiliary social worker and an adherence coach.
As a HAST Counsellor, you will be expected to work closely with selected clinics and community networks that engage with people living with HIV, and you will be required to market and promote the programme. This is a community-based position and you need to be in close proximity (walking distance or a short taxi ride) to the one of the facilities listed above.
Salary: R9,000 per month (plus an airtime/data allowance)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 10 (Matric or higher educational qualification would be advantageous)
HTS Certificate including adherence counselling and rapid testing course (RT QII)
Advanced counselling certificate
Disclosure and paediatric consent certificate
Psychosocial counselling certificate
Couple counselling
Fluent in English and/or isiXhosa
Clear criminal record
Ability to travel extensively within the assigned district
Manage data, paperwork requirements and use an Online app
Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
Flexible and helpful attitude required at all times
Community HAST Counsellors Closing on 31-30-2024
ADVANTAGEOUS:
Valid driver’s licence with driving experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide HIV counselling and testing services (HTS) to clients
Recruit clients from all health facility waiting areas and communities, as well as from direct referrals from other health professionals.
Provide HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing as well as TB screening services to clients as per the National HCT Guidelines and as stipulated by the National Department of Health.
Educate clients re: health and specific HIV/TB/PMTCT – related conditions
Promote the advantages of knowing your status
Explain coping mechanisms and treatment options
Advise on lifestyle adaptation, good nutrition
Provide adherence counselling and assist with identifying treatment support
Maintain confidentiality of patient information
Do TB symptom screening (4 questions) on all clients and refer if positive
Link positive clients to ART initiation services
Other duties may be assigned.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Excellent communication (verbal & written)
Planning & organising
Networking
Innovation
Decision making skills
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
HIV Testing Services Counsellors
APPLY ONLINE:
Click on the “Apply now” button below.
Complete all required sections.
Make sure you choose the correct reference number from the drop-down list:
COACH/ORT/JAN2024/C5 OR COACH/ORT/JAN2024/C13
Attach the following:
One-page cover letter
Updated / current CV – maximum of two pages
Submit the form before the closing date. No applications will be submitted after the closing date.
Only online applications with all the above attachments and the correct reference number will be accepted.
CMT is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is with intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. CMT reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified or if funding for this project changes.
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2024 (12 noon)
NB: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date should assume that they have not been successful.
CMT reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.
Use ref number HAST/ORT/JAN2024/C5 for the below facility when applying.
OR TAMBO CLUSTER: CLUSTER 5
SUB-DISTRICT: Mhlontlo
HEALTH FACILITY: Qumbu CHC
NUMBER OF HAST COUNSELLORS: 1
Use ref number HAST/ORT/JAN2024/C13 for the below facility when applying.
OR TAMBO CLUSTER: CLUSTER 13
SUB-DISTRICT: Ingquza Hill
HEALTH FACILITY: St Elizabeth’s Gateway Clinic
NUMBER OF HAST COUNSELLORS: 1
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