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 and facility-based HIV testing and counselling (HTC) services to men and women aged 15-35 years as the major target group.
Under the TARGET project, the incumbent will offer quality Voluntary Counseling and Testing services to the Lesotho public according to established counseling protocols, guide lines and national standards.
These positions are based in the 5 PEPFAR scale up districts and reports directly to Senior Counsellor with dotted line to HTS Coordinator
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct pre and post-test counseling sessions as per counseling protocols
Provide supportive counseling to 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 HTS Coordination
Participate in the QC and QA program related to HIV testing
Prepare weekly, Monthly and quarterly reports as and when required
Collaboration and partnership
Liaise with relevant network partners to build harmonies relations and joint decisions making related to mobile counseling.
Mobilize communities in collaboration with other network partners to support outreaches
Ensure the success of set outreaches telephonically at least 24 hours prior to the activity day
Quality Assurance
Participate in the QC procedure on a monthly basis
Be familiar with QA compliance objectives and ensuring that SOP standards are met in daily HTC service delivery
Define national quality procedures in conjunction with national SOP
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Degree in Health Sciences, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline with two years’ experience in HT service delivery
Knowledge of MoH HTS policies, protocols and guideline will be an added advantage
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Ability to perform according to PSI/Lesotho Prime competencies
Computer Literacy
Strong interpersonal skills, to include fluency in English and Sesotho
Personal commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS
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 clients, including highly marginalized and stigmatized populations.
Be ready to travel and camp over 80% of the time
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter, resume/curricula vitae (CV), list of 3-5 professional references (with contact information, supervisory references preferred), and scanned copy of all academic degrees to PSI Lesotho by email at htscounselor@psi.co.ls Only email submissions will be accepted. While all application submissions will be reviewed and considered, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. The application submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. local time on Friday, 9th June 2017.
