Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job summary.
Reporting to the Site in-charge, the HTS counsellor will offer HTS/Counselling services for clients visiting the YWC and during community clinical outreaches in line with the national HTS Guidelines.

Responsibilities and Tasks.
• Provide quality HTS services according to NASCOP standards in a confidential manner.
• Provide counselling to AYPs regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs.
• Provide counselling to ART clients to promote ART uptake.
• Follow-up clients for routine quarterly HTS services
• Conduct correct, accurate, timely recording and ensure reporting of HTS in the relevant registers are done.
• Conduct regular physical stock updates of supplies and test kits within his/her custody.
• Ensure prompt linkage to care and treatment among the clients tested HIV positive
• Triage and enroll eligible AYPs into the program ensuring all the essential details are comprehensively documented.

Minimum Qualification
Candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;
• Diploma in Community Health or other related Social Sciences.
• HTS Certificate certified by NASCOP.
• At least 2 years in the same position working in CCC/DICE
• Analytical and conceptual skills
• Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
• Results orientated
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Motivation and Innovation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and over long hours.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English,
• Computer literacy
• Ability to generate quality reports.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Builds productive working relationships with adolescents, young people, internal and external staff.
• Able to work in challenging field conditions and within tight timelines.
• Knowledge of local area and community structures desirable.
Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year, renewable-term contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.
Salary is negotiable within the appropriate MIK salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested applicants are invited to send their applications including a cover letter indicating your salary expectation, current CV, copies of testimonials, names and contact details of three referees (either current or former supervisor) to the Human Resource Manager, Mildmay International Kenya at info@mildmay.or.ke  with the position applied for as the subject line on or before 11/02/2022
Only emailed applications will be accepted.

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