HTC Counsellors – Kisumu – Impact Research and Development Organization

Job Summary: Provide HIV testing and counseling services to AGYW, and their sexual partners
where applicable; and ensure all clients testing HIV+ positive are linked and enroll for HIV care and treatment services.

Reports to: HTC Team Leaders

Location: Bondo, Ugenya, Alego-Usonga, Gem, Rarieda and Ugunja sub-counties, Siaya County

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Offer HIV Testing and Counselling services to eligible AGYW and their sexual partners and provide effective referrals when applicable.
Ensure that all HIV positive clients are promptly referred and that all are enrolled for HIV care and treatment services at MoH PSCs of choice.
Ensure uncircumcised HIV negative male clients are referred for VMMC services at the nearest health facilities; and for other age-appropriate and relevant SRH services.
Ensure quality HTC services are provided to clients in accordance with National HTC Guidelines.
Closely work with Field Assistants to undertake identification, screening and recruitment of most vulnerable AGYW to receive a package of combination HIV services.
Ensure clients information/data are kept safe and confidential
Compile and submit program progress report as required.
Perform any other duty as assigned by immediate supervisor

Minimum Requirements:
Certificate in HIV Counselling and Testing from a recognized institution (proof of certification is required)
At least a Certificate in any Social Sciences is required.
Trained on HTC New Algorithm and should be actively practicing in the last three months
Minimum of 1 year experience as a HTC service provider in a busy HTC site.
Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure in remote settings.
Fluency in native Luo (local language) is an added advantage.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and other testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 13th November 2015 indicating your preferred sub-county of deployment.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141
Kisumu, Kenya

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