HCT/RESEARCH COUNSELLOR

Talent Genie

Philippi, Cape Town
Contract
Full-time

1 month ago

HCT/RESEARCH COUNSELLORTWELVE (12) FIXED- TERM CONTRACTPHILIPPI VILLAGE; MOBILE SERVICESThe Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations exciting future.The main purpose for this role is to provide a variety of screening and rapid tests for clients using the Mobile Services, including HIV, STIs, pregnancy, measuring blood glucose, blood pressure, and Body Mass Index (BMI,) as well as specific and related counselling and education.Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate
HIV counselling and Testing Certificate (HCT)
Certificate of competence: Rapid Finger-Prick testing
Rapid Testing Quality Improvement Initiative Certificate
At least 1-year experience of working with adolescents within a research/ community health environment
Knowledge of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, TB and STIs, and counselling
Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suite etc.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Fluency in English and or Afrikaans and or IsiXhosa
Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
Maintain confidentiality
Administration skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of the mobile clinic team
Client focused and detail-orientated
Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends

Advantageous:

Experience in a Community Based research-Projects
Valid Drivers license
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
Knowledge of HIV
Certificate for PrEP

Responsibilities:

Providing welcoming and supportive environment to adolescent clients regardless of race, gender, or HIV status
Conduct Rapid HIV, pregnancy testing and follow up where required.
Provide basic HIV/ARV/ PrEP/PEP education to participants individually and in groups
Assist in tracking of participants enrolled into research projects
Accurate and complete questionnaire administration
Participate in recruitment and consenting activities
Follow-up telephone calls with study participants
Assist with recruiting patients for research studies on the Mobile Clinics
Assist with community surveys.
Assist with filing research forms and patient files.
Maintain strict client confidentiality
Capturing study data on mobile app
Weekly and Monthly progress reports on research participation (recruitment, enrolment and retention)
Assist with other project related activities as required

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect ExcellenceSubmit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 15 March 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert- DTHF-C017and apply:

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