HIV Testing Services

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Amref Kenya Full time
Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa's largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million.

Purpose

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


They will be responsible for working closely with other service providers to ensure that the quality of HTS services is sustained as defined by the MOH service quality standards.

They will receive direct supervision from HTS supervisor and facility Incharge.
Responsibilities

Create awareness and provide education about the existence of HIV testing services
Lead in the mobilization of clients for HTS
Provide pre/post-test HIV counselling 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 counselling and make relevant referrals for on-going support
Always ensure quality of HTS services
Document and maintain accurate HTS records including referrals and report on referral outcomes
Compile and submit HTS reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the supervisor
Timely requests for all the necessary consumables for undertaking HTS activities
Participate in HTS QA activities like PT, counselling supervision etc.
Ensure HTS optimization in the facility
Provide Partner Notification Services
Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

MUST have completed at least a diploma level course in social or health sciences
Certificate in HTS accredited by NASCOP
Conducted and Passed Proficiency Tests

Skills

Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Excellent written, listening and oral communications skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
Excellent use of android application and computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Ability to conceptualize and understand program needs
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