HTS Counselors at Mildmay Kenya

Responsibilities and Tasks.

• Provide quality HTS services according to NASCOP standards in a confidential manner.
• Provide counselling to AYPs regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs.
• Provide counselling to ART clients to promote ART uptake.
• Follow-up clients for routine quarterly HTS services
• Conduct correct, accurate, timely recording and ensure reporting of HTS in the relevant registers are done.
• Conduct regular physical stock updates of supplies and test kits within his/her custody.
• Ensure prompt linkage to care and treatment among the clients tested HIV positive
• Triage and enroll eligible AYPs into the program ensuring all the essential details are comprehensively documented.

Minimum Qualification

Candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;

• Diploma in Community Health or other related Social Sciences.
• HTS Certificate certified by NASCOP.
• At least 2 years in the same position working in CCC/DICE
• Analytical and conceptual skills
• Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
• Results orientated
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Motivation and Innovation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and over long hours.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English,
• Computer literacy
• Ability to generate quality reports.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Builds productive working relationships with adolescents, young people, internal and external staff.
• Able to work in challenging field conditions and within tight timelines.
• Knowledge of local area and community structures desirable.

Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year, renewable-term contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.

Salary is negotiable within the appropriate MIK salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency