Job Description
Main Duties
• Provide HIV testing and counseling services in line with the national guideline
• Conducting treatment preparation sessions and health talk in support group (group or one-on-one) for newly identified Positive clients
• Conduct enhanced adherence counseling sessions (EACs) for patients having detectable viral loads
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary care team (MDT) including attending required meetings
• Promote and strengthen the provision of disclosure counseling, adherence counselling, encouraging partner& family testing and facilitate referral of clients to facilities of their choice where they can access CCC services
• Conduct priority home visits under the guidance of the facility clinical and TAS team for all PLHIV which include newly enrolled clients, new ART initiates within 2 weeks, patients who miss appointments and do not report back to the facility after 2 weeks
• Reviewing the Registers and Kenya EMR daily to track linkage of new positives and interruption of treatment for those already on care and intervene as required
• Submit relevant reports and participate in the facility's data review meetings
• Awareness creation, screening and appropriate referral of survivors of gender-based violence
• In liaison with TAS Lead coordinate all existing Cohort support groups for newly identified positive clients and ensure 100% attendance; Ensure registration of new clients and timely follow up
• Participate in external quality assessment in relation to HIV testing and counseling
• Ensure patients’ privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Collaborate with community health volunteers and peer educators and HTS /TAS teams to provide telephonic tracing services for patients with interrupted in treatment (IIT)
• Promoting the 'Welcome Back' strategy and Implement case management of clients returning to care
• Provide support to psychosocial support groups, including children, adolescents, youths, discordant couples, men and women
• Provide trauma counselling to survivors of gender-based violence
• Keep and maintain basic and accurate records of PLHIV registers, such as the OTZ, Viral load registers
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications for the Position
• Degree in Counselling psychology
• Certification in HTS Mandatory (NASCOP Certified)
• Must be registered with the Kenya Counselling Psychological Association (KCPA)
• 3-year Experience in providing PITC Services and HIV adherence services
• Trauma counselling certificate is an added advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy