Hts (Hiv Testing Services) Community Leader
6 months ago
Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.
We are looking for an HTS (HIV Testing Services) Team Leader to lead the community HTS team in different communities within the sub district for HIV testing services working together with the WBPHCOT and linking the community services to facilities. The successful incumbent will transport the team around communities and do situational analysis for areas/spots to be targeted.
**Key duties and responsibilities**
- Supervise the community HTS team
- Transport the HTS team around the sub district to testing sites
- Conduct mass HTS services to raise awareness in the community
- Identify testing sites and HTS campaigns and ensure condoms are distributed
- Initiate community awareness activities on the importance of linkage to care and adherence to treatment
- Meeting with Leaders (i.e. Chiefs, Induna’s & Ward Councilors), community stakeholders and facility Operational Managers prior to the testing events
- Ensure QA on test kits that will be used by counsellors in the field, complete checklist and IQC records following the proper SOP or guidelines
- In conjunction with Community Linkage Officers, ensure that all clients tested are captured on Tier.Net in the linked facility of each community
- Offer support to community awareness campaigns organized by Anova and provide HTS and any HIV awareness when required
- Give feedback to PHC facilities, Line Managers and WBOTs on progress of tested clients in the community
- Submit monthly reports on all activities to the Line Managers including the Sub District Coordinator
Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.
**Essential qualifications and experience**
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- At least 5 years’ experience working with PLWHA especially within the communities
- Trained in basic HIV counselling and testing
- Trained in adherence counselling
- Shown affiliation and passion with community-based activities
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required
- Ability to speak Sepedi
- Code 10 Drivers’ license and PDP (Professional Drivers’ Permit)
- Leadership skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
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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