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Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the world's largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care. With a mission to provide “Cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay,” AHF is committed to making a significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. AHF fosters a work environment that encourages growth and success for all its employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic HTS Counselor to join our team and play a crucial role in providing vital HIV Testing Services. This position offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of HIV prevention and care within a supportive and impactful organization. This role is based in Makueni County, Kenya, allowing you to directly serve and support the community within this region.
HTS Counselor
Job Overview
Location: Makueni County, Kenya
Employment Type: Permanent position.
Deadline: 16th May 2025
💰 Salary: Not provided in the advertisement.
Job Summary
The HTS Counselor will be responsible for providing comprehensive HIV Testing Services (HTS) to patients and clients. This includes provider-initiated testing & counseling (PITC), voluntary counseling and testing (VCT), targeted family and partner testing/partner notification services (PNS), line listing of high-risk patients and those already in care, as well as other innovative HTS approaches. The HTS Counselor will actively promote psychosocial counseling, adherence to care & treatment, encourage family testing, and facilitate effective referral of clients to access a range of other preventive health services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create awareness and impart knowledge on HIV, providing thorough education about available HIV testing services to the community and clients.
- Take a leading role in the mobilization of clients to actively participate in HIV testing initiatives and campaigns.
- Provide comprehensive pre and post-test HIV counseling to all patients who are willing to undergo HIV testing, ensuring clients fully understand prevention methods and other pertinent issues.
- Offer confidential HIV testing services to clients in strict adherence to the national HTS guidelines and protocols.
- Provide strong encouragement and support to patients who receive a positive test result, helping them to effectively cope with the new diagnosis and navigate the next steps.
- Deliver ongoing counseling services and make timely and relevant referrals for continuous support and care.
- Accurately document all HTS activities using the appropriate Ministry of Health (MOH) tools and maintain meticulous HTS records, including referrals and comprehensive reports on referral outcomes.
- Compile and submit accurate HTS reports on a monthly basis and correctly document all generated data in the approved data tools as required by NASCOP and the AHF Kenya program.
- Actively participate in Mass HIV testing initiatives and campaigns to reach a wider population and increase testing uptake.
- Act as a crucial linkage point between HIV diagnosis, comprehensive care, essential support, and timely treatment services, ensuring seamless transitions for clients.
- Fully understand and consistently implement all relevant operating policies and established procedures related to HTS service delivery.
- Ensure the timely request for all necessary consumables required for the effective undertaking of HTS activities and prevent stockouts.
- Actively participate in HTS Quality Assurance (QA) activities, such as proficiency testing, counseling supervision, and quality control measures like batch testing of rapid test kits.
- Regularly attend continuous professional development (CPD) sessions to enhance professional growth, expand knowledge, and improve service delivery skills.
- Proactively ensure HTS optimization within the designated facility to maximize testing coverage and efficiency.
- Provide assisted Partner Notification Services (PNS) to partners of people living with HIV, while diligently protecting their rights and strictly observing professional ethics.
- Provide GBV and trauma counseling to clients in need, conduct HIV tests as appropriate, and make timely and relevant referrals for specialized support.
- Conduct screening and actively identify clients who are eligible for PrEP, offering appropriate information and facilitating referrals to these preventive services.
- Work collaboratively as an integral part of the team in supporting fellow counselors through peer support supervision, fostering a culture of shared learning and mutual support.
- Refer and effectively link negative clients to relevant preventive services and ensure that positive clients are seamlessly linked to comprehensive care and treatment services.
- Ensure the availability of appropriate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, job aids, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) necessary for the delivery of high-quality HTS at all testing sites.
- Identify facility-specific strategies to effectively meet agreed-upon facility targets for HTS and linkage.
- Carry out scheduled home visits when conducting index testing and diligently follow up on positive clients who are not yet linked to care.
- Provide comprehensive adherence counseling to clients on treatment to promote retention and viral suppression.
- Identify available resources and actively promote the HTS program within the community; serve as a key liaison by conducting informative presentations on all program activities.
- Actively participate in community activities, such as Integrated Outreach Camps, to expand testing reach and awareness.
- Provide crucial support for case management duties through collaborative coordination with other healthcare service providers to ensure optimal service delivery and client retention in care.
- Ensure the maintenance of appropriate, accurate, and clear documentation of all outreaches, education sessions, case management activities, and group activities, including thorough report writing.
- Actively participate in training sessions, ongoing skills enhancement programs, and network meetings to stay updated on best practices and program developments.
- Supervise and mentor counselors at outreach and supported testing sites, providing guidance and support for quality service delivery.
- Maintain collaborative linkages with health centers, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Civic leaders, the National AIDS Control Program (at the county level), and other relevant institutions.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or program management.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
- Diploma in Counseling, Psychology, a health-related field, or a social science field. Candidates with a Higher Diploma and 2 years or more of experience in a similar role are also encouraged to apply.
- Must be duly registered with the relevant professional body as a certified HTS Counselor.
- Proficient in using Word Processing software for documentation and reporting.
- Knowledge of National Health Information System (NHIS) data entries, including familiarity with EMR and Ehts.
How to Apply
If you strongly believe you are the right person for this role, please submit your application via this link:
AHF is an equal opportunity employer.
📌 Note: This position is based in Makueni County. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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