HAST Counsellor Position Open for ApplicationsHAST Counsellor Position Open for Applications
Community Media Trust, an NGO based in South Africa, is dedicated to advancing individual human rights and building strong communities. With a 25-year history, we specialize in innovative mass media campaigns and effective in-person behavior change programs. Our community-based teams empower communities to address health and well-being issues. For more information, visit our website at www.cmt.org.za.
HAST Counsellor Position
The HAST Counsellor role involves providing HIV Testing Services to clients accessing public health services in alignment with the National Department of Health’s 95-95-95 targets. Responsibilities include reporting using standardized templates and a Smart Phone app, working within a team, and collaborating with clinics and community networks. This is a community-based role requiring proximity to listed facilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
– Conducting HIV counselling and testing services
– Recruiting clients from health facility waiting areas and communities
– Providing HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing and TB screening services
– Educating clients on health and specific HIV/TB/PMTCT-related conditions
– Promoting awareness of knowing one’s status and advising on coping mechanisms, treatment options, lifestyle adaptation, and good nutrition
– Offering adherence counselling and treatment support identification
– Maintaining patient confidentiality
– Conducting TB symptom screening and referral
– Linking positive clients to ART initiation services
– Performing other assigned duties
Skills and Competencies:
– Excellent communication (verbal & written)
– Networking
– Adaptability
– Innovation
– Attention to detail
– Decision-making skills
– Problem-solving skills
– Planning & organizing
Requirements:
– Grade 10 (Matric or higher educational qualification 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
– Be able to manage data, paperwork requirements, and use an online app
– Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Application Process:
– Click on the “Apply Now” button.
– Complete all required sections.
– Choose the correct reference number: HAST/BUT/APR2024
– Attach a one-page covering letter, updated/current CV (maximum of two pages), HTS Certificate including adherence counselling and rapid testing course (RT QII), and advanced counselling certificate.
– Submit the form before the closing date.
Closing Date: 12 April 2024 (12:00pm)
CMT is committed to equity in employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint if suitable candidates are not identified or if project funding changes. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Applicants not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date should assume they were not successful. CMT reserves the right to amend or withdraw adverts without notification. Please write in English.
Location: Health Facilities in Amathole Cluster 5 (Ndabakazi Clinic, Nozuko Clinic)
Remuneration: R9000 pm
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