Anova Health Institute NPC
HTS (HIV Testing Service) Officer
Polokwane Rural, Limpopo
Permanent
Posted 21 February 2023
Date of expiration: February 28th, 2023
Job Details
Division
Limpopo
Business Unit
Capricorn
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
Non-profit Organisation Management
Job functional area
Health Care Provider
Description of the Job
Anova is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that focuses on enhancing the lives of people while also working to empower individuals.
The hope that we can enhance not only their physical well-being but also the overall quality of their lives is what compels us to assist those who have the greatest requirement for healthcare solutions and support.their lives.
We are looking for an HTS Officer who will focus on mentoring facility-based counsellor on HIV testing services (HTS) and TB screening activities that will assist Capricorn in reaching their 959595 targets.
This position will be based in Capricorn.
Principal Obligations
Make sure that the Priority population gets checked out at the facilities.
Make sure that all clients who have tested positive for HIV are started on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
In-service training and mentoring should be provided.
Provision of facilities for carrying out HIV quality assurance and HIV counseling in accordance with the guidelines for counselling and testing
Participate in the team in order to give support and coordinate the activities of the assigned programs that will be implemented from the community level up to the facility level.
All HTS activities should begin with early participation in the analysis of bottlenecks and gaps, followed by early implementation of the analysis.
In order to support the program, aligned tools should be implemented.
Carry out an evaluation using the SPI-ART checklist in order to get facilities ready for an external assessment.
Mentoring should be used to help ensure that facilities meet their HTS goals.
Client file audits on ART should be carried out.
It is your responsibility to directly supervise the Anova linkage officers.
Implementation of quality improvement frameworks at Department of Health facilities and efforts to fortify relationships with communities in the immediate area
Required Minimums in Terms of Experience, Education, and Qualifications
A degree equivalent to a bachelor’s in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience in the Health Grade 12 field ranging from at least three to five years (Matric)
Accreditation at the national level in HIV/AIDS (trained in basic HIV counselling and testing)
HTS experience spanning three years, in addition to work with people currently afflicted with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
The benefit of having previous supervisory experience
Educated in the art of HTS mentoring
A familiarity with the DoH’s guidelines and protocols for HTS
Superior oral and written communication abilities in English, as well as strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to write reports
Having the ability to communicate in Northern Sotho (Sepedi)
able to work a variety of shifts as required and without constant or close supervision, as well as being willing to do so
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
People with disabilities will be given preference in the selection process.
Due to the fact that Anova Health Institute is a provider of necessary medical services, they have instituted a vaccination policy that is obligatory.
If your application is chosen for further consideration, you will be required to provide proof that you have been vaccinated before beginning work in the role.
Applicants who have not heard back from the organization within four weeks of submitting their application should consider themselves unsuccessful.