Lay Counsellor I [FTC 5months] [Netherlands]

 

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2023/07/21

Reference Number

2023062101BOJ

Description

Work Description

The Lay Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The Lay Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• HIV testing and counselling (HTC)

• Couples counselling

• Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment

• Provide adherence counselling and patient education for:

• Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART

• Patients on medication for treatment of drug-sensitive TB and multi- drug resistant TB, TB prevention and contact tracing

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women

• Paediatric and adolescent disclosure counselling

• Facilitation of community-supported models of ART delivery

• Identification of process inadequacies and recommendations

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate

Advantageous

• Relationship Counselling Certificate

• Trauma Counselling Certificate

Experience

• 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling

• 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development

Closing date: 24th July 2023

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Temp

Salary

Market Related

Duration

< 6 Months

EE Position

No

Location

Rustenburg

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