HTS Counsellor at University of Maryland1

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 counseling 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 counseling services addressing HIV prevention including risk reduction interventions and behavior change, use of ART for HIV prevention etc.
• Conduct risk screening for HTS clients and 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
• · Two years’ experience in HIV counseling and testing