Latest Job May 2024
We are looking for an HTS Officer who will focus on mentoring facility based counselor on HIV testing services (HTS) and TB screening activities that will assist Capricorn to reach their 959595 targets.
Job Details
| Job Title | HTS (HIV Testing Services) Officer |
| Company | Anova Health Institute NPC |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Industry | Health Care |
| Remuneration | Market Related |
| Experience | Not Applicable |
| Location | Polokwane Rural, Limpopo Province, South Africa |
| Closing Date | 30 May 2024 |
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure Priority population are tested at the facilities
- Ensure that all clients tested HIV positive are initiated on ART
- Conduct in-service training and mentor Facilities on performing HIV quality assurance and HIV counseling as per counseling and testing guidelines
- Work within the team to provide support and coordinate assigned program activities to be implemented from community to facility levels
- Participate in and implement the analysis of bottlenecks and gaps early, for all HTS activities
- Implement aligned tools to support the program
- Conduct the SPI-ART checklist assessment to prepare facilities for external assessment
- Ensure facilities reach their HTS targets through mentorship
- Conduct file audit of clients on ART
- Provide direct supervision to Anova linkage officers
- Application of quality improvement frameworks in DOH facilities and to strengthen relations with the surrounding communities
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health,
- At least 3 – 5 Years of experience working in Health
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- National certificate on HIV/AIDS (trained in basic HIV counseling and testing)
- 3 Years’ HTS experience and working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
- Supervisory experience an advantage
- Trained in HTS mentorship
- Knowledge of DoH HTS guidelines and protocols
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in English including writing reports
- Ability to speak Northern Sotho (Sepedi)
- Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.
Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.
Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.
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About Anova
Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.
