Hts Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Anova Health Institute NPC Full time
Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives.

Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.


Jab Smart is an Anova project that was set up in late-2017 to respond to the specific needs of People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in the City of Johannesburg (COJ).

As part of the key population group, PWUD's are at high risk of HIV infection and transmission, and high levels of stigma and discrimination.

As a result, the Jab Smart peer-led project delivers comprehensive healthcare and psychosocial support services to the PWUD's.

The project is implemented together with the COJ Health District, and it is supported by Global Fund through its partner NACOSA.


Anova is looking for a HTS Counsellors to be responsible for the day-to-day provision of HIV Counselling and Testing services and other site activities such as: TB and STI's screening, conducting outreach, providing harm reduction services, documenting human rights violations, mobilising and referring potential clients for treatment and further care.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Mobilise clients in the community for HIV Testing Services (HTS).
  • Provide HTS services at communities to reach the targeted highrisk groups and key populations.
  • Screen all clients for TB and STI.
  • Conduct health talks to clients while they are waiting to be attended.
  • Ensure compliance to quality assurance procedures.
  • Support clients with linkage and adherence.
  • Ensure safety of all resources utilized by the team in community.
  • Prepare a monthly summary of all activities.
  • Keep an updated record of number of clients offered HTS, tested HIV positive, linked to care etc.,
in line with stationery used by DOH and Anova.

  • Drive other team members to outreach sites.
  • Assist with data capturing of HCT activities when required.

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

  • Grade 1 1 year experience working as an HTS Counsellor
  • Driver's license with PrDP
  • Willing to go for a driver's assessment every 3 years
  • Training in Basic HAST, HIV Counselling, Adherence Counselling
  • Knowledge of DoH HTS guidelines & protocols
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Willing to travel to various communities as and when required
  • Previously worked with key populations, especially PWUD Community

Closing date: 21 February 2023


In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

**Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

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