SUMMARY iC PC-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 Multispectral 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 and facility-based HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services to men and women aged 15-35 years as the major target group.
HTS Counselor x4
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. This position is based in the health facilities and reports to Senior Counselor with dotted line to Facility/Home Based HTC Coordinator.
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
• Conduct client satisfaction surveys, as requested by Senior Counselors and Home Based HTC Coordinator
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
• 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:
• Degree in Counseling or related discipline with two years ‘experience in HTC
or
• Diploma in Counseling or related discipline and 3 year counseling experience
or
• 5-8 Years HTC 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 range of a. 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 Friday 11th November 2016 at 10am.
Population Services International
P.O.Box 15863 Maseru 100, Lesotho
Website: www.psi.org
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 Multispectral 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 and facility-based HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services to men and women aged 15-35 years as the major target group.
HTS Counselor x4
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. This position is based in the health facilities and reports to Senior Counselor with dotted line to Facility/Home Based HTC Coordinator.
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
• Conduct client satisfaction surveys, as requested by Senior Counselors and Home Based HTC Coordinator
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
• 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:
• Degree in Counseling or related discipline with two years ‘experience in HTC
or
• Diploma in Counseling or related discipline and 3 year counseling experience
or
• 5-8 Years HTC 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 range of a. 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 Friday 11th November 2016 at 10am.
Population Services International
P.O.Box 15863 Maseru 100, Lesotho
Website: www.psi.org
