HTS Counsellors at Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS)

HTS Counsellor: CHSI/HTSC/02/2022

Centre for Health Solutions Institute Ltd. is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the HTS Counselor position in Nyeri County.

Overall Job Function

Reporting to the Facility in Charge, the HTS Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV Testing Services to patients and clients seeking services in their respective health facilities using provider-initiated testing and counseling, voluntary counseling and testing, targeted family and partner testing/Partner notification services, and other novel HTS approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Create awareness and provide education about the existence of HIV testing services
• Lead in the mobilisation of clients for HTS
• Provide pre/post-test HIV counseling ensuring that clients understand risk factors, prevention methods, and other relevant issues
• Provide confidential HIV testing to clients, as per national HTS guidelines
• Provide on-going counseling and make relevant referrals for on-going support
• Ensure quality of HTS services at all times
• Implement high yielding testing strategies like eligibility screening and PNS
• Document and maintain accurate HTS records including referrals and report on referral outcomes
• Compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the supervisor
• Timely request for all the necessary consumables for undertaking HTS activities
• Participate in HTS QA activities like PT, counseling supervision etc.
• Ensure HTS Optimization in the facility
• Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor

Competencies Required

• Have a diploma in guidance and counselling, health-related or social science field.
• Be certified by NASCOP as an HTS Counselor
• Work experience as an HTS Counselor in a health setting is an added advantage
• Should be self-motivated
• Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Closing Date: April 15, 2022.