About the Role

Overall Function:

Reporting to the facility in-charge, the HTS provider provides HIV Counselling and testing services to all individuals at facility and community level and support successful linkage of HIV-infected individuals in HIV care services

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide HIV counselling and testing services as per Kenya HTS national guidelines.
  • Provide assisted partner notification services for all index clients.
  • Provide health education to clients as a strategy to increase demand for HIV testing services.
  • Optimize testing for all eligible clients at facility level and ensure testing efficiency.
  • Provide counselling services addressing HIV prevention including risk reduction interventions and behavior change, use of ART for HIV prevention, etc.
  • Conduct risk screening for HTS clients, provide prevention services for the HIV negative clients including PrEP, and distribute condoms and lubricant at facility and community.
  • Ensure confirmed linkage (target of 95%) of HIV positive clients.
  • Conduct defaulter tracing of pre-enrollment clients not linked to care in supported facilities.
  • Assess and document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
  • Compile and submit monthly HTS reports.
  • Initiate and conduct posttest clubs and support groups.
  • Participate in the site HTS QA/QC processes i.e., proficiency testing, direct observed practice sessions, support supervision.
  • Conduct CQI activities to improve gaps identified based on data.
  • Qualifications:

  • Certificate in HTC Counselling (NASCOP Certified)
  • Training in Assisted Partner Notification Services (aPNS)
  • Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Social work, Community health, Public Health or any other health related course.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in HIV counselling and testing
  • How to Apply

    Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to:[email protected] on or before 16th May 2023. Applicants are advised to include the title on the subject line.The Centre for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (Ciheb) — Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

     

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