HCT/RESEARCH COUNSELLOR X 4
THREE (3) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PHILLIP VILLAGE; MOBILE SERVICE
The 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 BMI, as well as specific and related counselling and education. The HCT counsellor is overseen by the Research Professional Nurse.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate
- Qualification as a HIV counsellor required
- Certificate of competence:Rapid Finger-Prick testing
- At least 1 year experience of working with adolescents within a research/ community health environment
- Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suite etc.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Fluency in English and isiXhosa/Afrikaans
- 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
- Must be detail-orientated
- Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends
Advantageous:
- Experience in a research-related position
- Driver’s license
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
- Knowledge of HIV
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 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, enrollment and retention)
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees by 14 April 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert #DTHF-C028 and apply:
