Position Advertisement
TITLE : Temporary Assistant HTC Counselors * 60
DEPARTMENT : Programs
TITLE : Temporary Assistant HTC Counselors * 60
DEPARTMENT : Programs
SUMMARY: CDC - TARGET
In October 2011 PSI Lesotho launched the Testing and Referral Gateway for Enhanced Sustainability (TARGET) Project funded by Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This project contributes directly to Lesotho’s National Multi-Sectoral HIV Prevention Strategy, by reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS in Lesotho by deploying evidenced-based sexual and biomedical prevention programs. TARGET uses innovative strategies to provide confidential community HIV testing and counselling (HTC) services in Lesotho focusing on Five PEPFAR priority Districts (Mohale`s hoek, Mafeteng, Maseru, Berea and Leribe).
In October 2011 PSI Lesotho launched the Testing and Referral Gateway for Enhanced Sustainability (TARGET) Project funded by Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This project contributes directly to Lesotho’s National Multi-Sectoral HIV Prevention Strategy, by reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS in Lesotho by deploying evidenced-based sexual and biomedical prevention programs. TARGET uses innovative strategies to provide confidential community HIV testing and counselling (HTC) services in Lesotho focusing on Five PEPFAR priority Districts (Mohale`s hoek, Mafeteng, Maseru, Berea and Leribe).
Under the TARGET project, the incumbent will offer high quality HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) to the Lesotho public according to established counseling protocols, policies and guidelines. These positions are based in the districts and reports to HTC Counselor with dotted line to Senior Counselor
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide HIV testing and Counseling sessions as per counseling protocols and guidelines.
• Provide supportive counseling to HIV positive clients
• Assist clients in the selection of appropriate community support through referrals
• Data entry of confidential client information
• Compile weekly and monthly report
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide HIV testing and Counseling sessions as per counseling protocols and guidelines.
• Provide supportive counseling to HIV positive clients
• Assist clients in the selection of appropriate community support through referrals
• Data entry of confidential client information
• Compile weekly and monthly report
Quality Assurance:
• Participate in the QA assessment as required by the national standards
• Ensure standardized disposal procedures are maintained at all times
• Participate in the QA assessment as required by the national standards
• Ensure standardized disposal procedures are maintained at all times
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma in Counseling or related discipline and 3-4 years counseling experience
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to perform according to PSI Prime competencies
• Knowledge of reproductive health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS
• Knowledge of the Lesotho health and social services sector
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours, as required by scheduling
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and compassionately with a diverse groups
• Strong interpersonal skills, to include fluency in English and Sesotho
• Personal commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS
• Ability to perform according to PSI Prime competencies
• Knowledge of reproductive health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS
• Knowledge of the Lesotho health and social services sector
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours, as required by scheduling
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and compassionately with a diverse groups
• Strong interpersonal skills, to include fluency in English and Sesotho
• Personal commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS
All applications must be accompanied by a CV, certified educational certificates and names of
3 referees. Applications must be hand delivered to the HR Manager PSI Lesotho on or before
Thursday 9th June, 2016 at 16:00PM
3 referees. Applications must be hand delivered to the HR Manager PSI Lesotho on or before
Thursday 9th June, 2016 at 16:00PM
