Hct/research Counsellor X 2

3 weeks ago


East London, South Africa Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Full time

**Overview**:
**Reference**
DTHF-015

**Salary**
ZAR/month

**Job Location**:

- South Africa - Amatole District - East London

**Job Type**
Contract

**Posted**
Monday, February 06, 2023

**Closing date**
17 Feb 2023 23:59

**HCT/RESEARCH COUNSELLOR X 2**

**ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT**

**EAST LONDON CLINICAL RESEARCH OFFICE**

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

Main purpose of HCT/Research Counsellors will be responsible for performing all HIV testing of participants, recruit them to be part of the U=U study and administer baseline questionnaire and informed consent.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Grade 12 Certificate
- Qualification as a HIV counsellor
- Certificate of competence Rapid Finger Prick* testing
- 1-year experience of working within a research/ community health environment
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Fluency in English and isiXhosa/Afrikaans
- Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
- Maintain confidentiality
- Administration skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the mobile clinic team
- Client focused
- Must be detail-orientated
- Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends

**Advantageous**:

- Experience in a research-related position
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
- Knowledge of HIV

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing welcoming and supportive environment to clients regardless of race, gender, or HIV status
- Conduct Rapid HIV testing and follow up where required.
- Provide basic HIV/ARV education to participants individually and in groups
- Assist in tracking of participants enrolled into research projects
- Accurate and complete questionnaire administration
- Participate in recruitment and consenting activities
- Follow-up telephone calls with study participants
- Assist with community surveys.
- Assist with filing research forms and patient files.
- Maintain strict client confidentiality
- Capturing study data on mobile app
- Weekly and Monthly progress reports on research participation (recruitment, enrollment and retention)

**Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence**

**Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-015 and apply**:DTHF Career Page
- I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification._
- This job may be removed before it expires._
- Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children._

**For more information about the organization please visit our website.



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