The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
Job Summary:
Under direction and leadership of the Coordinator Health and Wellness provides develops, administers, evaluates and coordinates all HIV/AIDS related activities, programs and services for the student body. Develops and implements policies and procedures HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
Primary Duties:
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non – Locals.
Information Required from Candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. One of which must be from the current or previous employer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures and must be addressed to: Director – Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the position above is 2nd September, 2016.
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Post No. 0185: Assistant HTC Counselor in the Department of Student Affairs
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Summary:
Under direction and leadership of the Coordinator Health and Wellness provides develops, administers, evaluates and coordinates all HIV/AIDS related activities, programs and services for the student body. Develops and implements policies and procedures HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
Primary Duties:
- Carry out the pre-test, rapid testing for HIV anti-body, Post-test counseling and follow ups;
- Provide both pre-test and post-test counseling to clients;
- To refer clients for further management of their conditions to the clinic/health centres and district hospitals;
- Keep confidential reports and records of the clients;
- To compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
- Follow national policy and guidelines on protocols on HIV/AIDS Counseling;
- Assess clients according to WHO clinical staging;
- Participate in the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) program related to HIV testing and counseling.
- Submitting HTC, ARV’s and family reports and orders at DMTCT (District Health Management Team;
- Provide Health education to the clients and pregnant mothers;
- Provide HTC to all pregnant mothers and educate them on PMTCT (Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission);
- Carry out DNA-PCR test to the exposed infants (born from HIV Positive Mothers) to determine their HIV status;
- Submitting NUL Clinic ANC reports and collecting materials, documents, equipment from the Ministry of health and DHMT;
- Holding awareness campaigns with other local partners;
- Adherence to preparations/education, monitoring and follow up on (ART) antiretroviral therapy and T.B.;
- Carry out community mobilization;
- To support people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS;
- Do HTC advocacy and awareness;
- Training of communities, students and staff on HIV/AIDS issues;
- Tracking defaulters (ART) even in the most remote rural areas using a motor cycle provided by Riders for Health;
- Collecting injections/needles, testing equipment and others from the Lab at St. Joseph’s Hospital or Maseru with the Motor cycle;
- Transporting specimen from the clinic to the lab and collect the results using the motor cycle;
- Making sure IEC materials, condom dispensers and condoms are available;
- Using the motor cycle for NUL clinic requirements in and outside Roma area as a support to an Ambulance;
- Working hand in hand with NUL clinic staff members for the benefit of the patients/clients.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Certificate in HIV and AIDS Counseling or Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Diploma in Adult Education.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in working with students in the tertiary institutions.
- Grade A Motor Circle license
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non – Locals.
Information Required from Candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. One of which must be from the current or previous employer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures and must be addressed to: Director – Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the position above is 2nd September, 2016.
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Post No. 0185: Assistant HTC Counselor in the Department of Student Affairs
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
