HIV Counsellor (Internal Applicants Only) - (7541)Job Title: HIV Counsellor (Internal Applicants Only)Faculty: Support / Admin DepartmentDepartment: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Student AffairsCampus/ Location: To be confirmedJob Type: PermanentOccupational Function: Support / AdminNumber of Positions: 1Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmedAdvert Closing Date: 10/11/2024Job Purpose: To support the HIV/AIDS Unit and Campus Health to provide HIV counselling, testing, care and support in health promotion campaigns to clients.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Grade 12 certificateAccredited Certificate in HIV Counselling & testing.Certificate in Adherence Counselling will be advantageous.Knowledge & skills in conducting proficiency testing including RTQII (Rapid Testing Quality Improvement Initiative) Quality assurance.3 – 5 years' experience in HIV Counselling & Testing Services.Experience working with youth / young adults, sexual & reproductive health, HIV prevention & PrEP will be advantageous.Familiar with the HTS (HIV Testing Services) register data recording.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:HIV Counseling & Testing: Provide pre- & post-test counselling.Health Promotion:Support Professional Nurse / enrolled Nurse in Health Promotion Campaigns.Do Health Promotion talks within Campus clinics.Condom distribution on Campus & residences.Health Screening: Stock levels & HIV Testkits stock levels monitoring.Recordkeeping & Administration:Keep record of HIV testing, health talks, educational material & condom distribution.Assist with clinic appointment booking system.Monthly Statistical reporting.Care & Support: Provide ongoing counselling & follow-up of HIV positive clients. Do adherence counselling.Additional Requirements:Must be able to work with students.Applied knowledge of care & support.Basic knowledge of adherence to antiretroviral treatment.Must be able to work with students with diverse backgrounds.Competence in HTS Register data recording.Ability to write & keep accurate records.Statistical data collection. Submit HTS data monthly.Ability to use Microsoft Office packages.Ability to prioritize tasks & work towards deadlines.Good interpersonal, communication & time management skills.Maintain Confidentiality, privacy & discretion always.Closing Date: 10 November 2024For enquiries and assistance with your online application: please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251.NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.We are also the largest university in the province.
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