Job Description
Main Duties
• Providing HIV Testing Eligibility screening using the provided eligibility screening tools and in line with the national HIV testing guidelines
• Supporting HIV pre and post-test counselling for HIV self-testing and assisted self-testing for willing clients
• Following up on HIV self-testing outcomes and ensuring appropriate linkage to an ART facility for confirmatory testing and linkage to ART
• Supporting Assisted Partner Notification Services (aPNS) for those confirmed
• Ensuring timely monitoring and evaluation of Self-testing interventions within the Health Kiosk in the self-testing register and monthly summary reports
• Providing health wellness talks/education including lifestyle and behaviour change
• Supporting biometric measures such as height, weight, BMI, and BP for clients seeking these services in the Health Kiosks
• Ensuring utilization of testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) testing algorithm / guidelines, adhering to infection prevention control guidelines, waste management guidelines, and waste segregation bins
• Providing psychosocial disclosure counselling, encouraging partner / family testing and facilitating referral of clients to facilities where they can access other health services of their choice
• Developing a documentation / tracking system to ensure referral and follow-up within and beyond the institution to Comprehensive care clinics
• Storing and using the HTC commodities according to the national guidelines
• Screening all clients for PrEP, TB and SGBV and referring eligible clients accordingly
Required Qualifications for the Position
• Diploma in Counselling Psychology
• Certified HIV and counselling provider by National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOM)
• 3-year Experience in providing PITC Services and HIV Health Education
• Conversant with Community work
• A recommendation letter from Parish Priest