HTS Consellor Job at University of Maryland - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
HTS Consellor

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education & Training , Category: Education & Training ]

 

Jobs at:

University of Maryland

Deadline of this Job:
30th October 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine through its operating arm Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Kenya, implements comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Ministry of Health in Kenya towards epidemic control. MGIC Kenya is seeking suitably qualified persons able to fill the position above. JOB SUMMARY: The HTS counsellor will be responsible for the provision of HIV testing, counselling for key populations, linkage of HIV positive KP to care and treatment. In addition, s/he will oversee the quality of implementation of HIV testing and counselling services as well as accurate documentation. .

  Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure quality HIV Testing Services (HTS) are provided as per the National Algorithm.
• Offer adherence counselling services to newly positive clients before referral to care and treatment.
• Ensure monthly forecasting, quantification and reporting of Rapid Test Kits (RTKs) and HIV self-testing kits is done according to the guidelines and raise a 1-month early warning alert for expected RTK shortage.
• Support and spearhead promotion of HTS services and innovations aimed at increasing access to HTS service provision e.g. Assisted Partner Notification Services (PNS), Social Network Services (SNS).
• Participate in EQA activities (proficiency testing and observed practice) documented and available at the facility level.
• Promote HTS services among clients who visit the hotspots and DICEs by giving health talks and by using IEC materials.
• Conduct targeted outreaches.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time


Job Skills: Not Specified


  Job Qualifications:
• Diploma in relevant social sciences and NASCOP Counselor’s Certificate.
• Proficiency in computer packages like MS Excel, MS Word & MS PowerPoint.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• At least 3 years’ HTS experience in a high volume facility. Training in counselling supervision is an added advantage


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates, who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu  indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 30th October 2019. Applicants are advised to include the position title as the subject.
University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 30th October 2019
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 28-10-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-10-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-10-2065
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