Hts Officer

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._

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- We are looking for an HTS Officer who will focus on mentoring facility-based counsellors on HIV testing services (HTS) and TB screening activities that will assist Capricorn to reach their 959595 targets._

**_ _**Key duties and Responsibilities**
- Ensure priority populations are tested at the facilities
- Ensure that all clients tested HIV positive are initiated on ART
- Conduct in-service trainings and mentor facilities on performing HIV quality assurance and HIV counselling as per counselling and testing guidelines
- Conduct the SPI-ART checklist assessments to prepare facilities for external assessments
- Ensure facilities reach their HTS targets through mentorship
- Conduct file audit of clients on ART
- Provide direct supervision to Anova linkage officers

**Minimum qualifications and experience**
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- National Certificate on HIV/AIDS (trained in basic HIV counselling and testing)
- 3 years’ HTS experience and working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
- Supervisory experience an advantage
- Trained in HTS mentorship
- Knowledge of DoH HTS guidelines and protocols
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak Northern Sotho (Sepedi)

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.