Hiv Counselling And Testing Counsellor (lay Counsellor)

Requirements :

• Grade 12/ senior certificate, or equivalent. One (1) year experience in HIV counselling and testing will be an added advantage. Must possess RTCQI certificate. Basic HIV and AIDS certificate will be an added advantage.
• Must have knowledge of HIV testing modalities (HIV SS, Index testing) Good communication skills, counselling skills, Numeracy skills, Computer Literacy (knowledge and understanding of all MS programs) and ability to draw data. Be a team player.
• Have good time management skills and effective communication skills. Must be comfortable talking about HIV risk reduction strategies, STIs, different types of sexual intercourse and have a non-judgmental attitude towards HIV affected/infected as well as key and vulnerable populations. Sound knowledge of HIV, ART, TB management, and differentiated service delivery models.
• Ability to speak local languages is often preferred. Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of the Batho-pele principles. Knowledge of 5Cs of counselling and testing.

Duties :

• Provide HIV Testing Services (HTS) in accordance with National Department of Health (NDoH) guidelines, policies, and standard operating procedures. Deliver integrated, holistic, and client-centred HIV counselling and testing services.
• Obtain informed written consent prior to HIV counselling and testing, as well as TB symptom screening and STI screening, while ensuring confidentiality and respect for clients' rights. Conduct pre-test information sharing and post-test counselling, including risk-reduction counselling, treatment literacy, and prevention education. Perform HIV rapid testing in accordance with approved testing algorithms and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct Internal Quality Control (IQC) procedures and accurately document all quality assurance activities as required. Screen clients for TB symptoms, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other priority health conditions, and facilitate appropriate referrals. Ensure all clients who test HIV-positive are effectively linked and navigated to and enrolled into HIV care. Facilitate and monitor same-day initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for all eligible newly diagnosed HIV-positive clients in line with national guidelines.
• Encourage and refer HIV negative eligible clients to Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Support retention in care through patient education, adherence counselling, appointment reminders, and referrals for additional psychosocial support where required. Accurately complete HTS registers, consent forms, referral forms, and electronic data collection tools within prescribed timelines. Maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and dignity of all clients throughout the counselling and testing process.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC), waste management, occupational health and safety, and biomedical waste disposal guidelines. Safeguard HIV testing commodities, equipment, and consumables, ensuring appropriate storage, stock control, and reporting of shortages or losses.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, supportive supervision, mentorship sessions, and programme meetings. Collaborate with healthcare workers, community structures, and other stakeholders to strengthen HIV prevention, case finding, and linkage to care.

Closing Date : 20-11-2026