Zinduka Afrika an NGO is looking for 10 VCT Counselors.
VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing) Counselor
Reporting: VCT Manager
Overall duty: To create awareness and education for uptake of VCT services and test Clients for HIV and run support groups set up by Zinduka Afrika
Job Description
Specific Responsibilities
For appointment to the post of VCT Counselor, a candidate must;
Closing Date: 28th May 2010
VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing) Counselor
Reporting: VCT Manager
Overall duty: To create awareness and education for uptake of VCT services and test Clients for HIV and run support groups set up by Zinduka Afrika
Job Description
Specific Responsibilities
- To create awareness and educate the community about the existence of VCT services.
- To prepare and test clients for HIV.
- To provide on-going counseling and make relevant referrals for on-going support including Home Based Care, medical clinics, TB clinics, support groups, post test clubs to mention but a few.
- To ensure quality of VCT services at all times
- To keep accurate VCT records
- To attend supervision for on going training, management and support
- To ensure high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the VCT rooms
- To lead Mobile VCT teams
- To ensure safe storage of Clinic related items and equipments
- To compile and submit VCT reports on weekly, monthly and Quarterly to the VCT Manager on time
- To prepare work plans in the area of operation
- To meet the agreed targets
- To lead in mobilization of clients for CTs
- Assist in resource mobilization
- To request for all the necessary consumables for undertaking the CT activities on Time.
- To maintain and uphold Zinduka Afrika policies, HIV/AIDs related policies and guidelines and observe VCT protocols.
- Any other duties as directed by supervisor
For appointment to the post of VCT Counselor, a candidate must;
- Be a born again Christian
- Hold Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing from a recognized Institution
- Hold at least a Diploma in: Social Sciences, Community Work, Public Health, Nursing or other related fields.
- Experience in working with NGO will be an added advantage
- Have two years work experience in CT work
- Possess team work spirit
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Closing Date: 28th May 2010
