Health & Wellness Counsellor at TB HIV Care

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Health & Wellness Counsellor at TB HIV Care, a non-profit company dedicated to improving TB management by expanding access to TB and HIV diagnosis, care, treatment, and community-based adherence support. TB HIV Care is recognized as a pioneer in implementing comprehensive support systems for TB & HIV clients through its integrated approach. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct Risk Assessments (CORE), perform HIV testing and referrals, and provide health education and condom distribution as part of the My Journey Programme. The position is full-time and based in the Eastern Cape. **What you will do** The Health & Wellness Counsellor will be responsible for a range of duties, including: * Conducting Risk Assessments (RA) to determine the necessary HTS, SRH, TB, STI, ART, and PrEP services for clients. * Providing Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) education. * Facilitating referrals (internal or external) and linkages to other services as required. * Delivering integrated, holistic, client-centred HIV Testing Services (HTS) with guidance from a Professional Nurse. * Obtaining informed, written consent for HIV counselling and testing, TB, and STI screenings. * Performing HTS in adherence to the National Algorithm, including finger prick for HIV rapid diagnostic testing and HIVSS according to National Protocol. * Executing workplace and community-based combination HIV prevention initiatives, covering STIs, TB, HIV, risk reduction counselling, screening, and appropriate referrals. * Ensuring compliance with HTS, waste management, and infection control guidelines and policies. * Adhering to Health and Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures. * Performing quality assurance activities for HIV Testing and Counselling, including Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) and participating in Proficiency Testing under the supervision of the NiMART Professional Nurse. * Referring all Human Rights cases, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other human rights violations, to the internal paralegal/social worker or Professional Nurse. * Collecting data through electronic and/or paper-based documentation for HTS and other service referrals. * Maintaining records in the NDOH HTS register and NDoH Consent forms. * Supporting the NiMART Professional Nurse with stock management and temperature control of test kits. * Monitoring HTS data to ensure targets are met. * Attending meetings, briefings, debriefings, staff meetings, and other gatherings as directed. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent to NQF 4. * Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of HIV counselling and testing experience. * Certification: HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate, such as the 10-day Counselling Course. * Advantageous Certification: Finger-prick certificate not older than 2 years coupled with Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) training. * Knowledge: Basic knowledge of HIV/TB/STI/SRH exposure or training and preventative approaches. * Knowledge: Understanding of South African guidelines for HIV Testing Services and related quality assurance processes. * Preferable Knowledge: Knowledge of Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Key Populations programming. * Availability: Ability to work non-traditional/flexible hours. * Mobility: Ability to travel as and when required. * Computer Skills: MS Office proficiency. * Background Check: Criminal clear. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12 or NQF 4 qualification and have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in HIV counselling and testing, supported by an HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate. Applicants should demonstrate basic knowledge of HIV/TB/STI/SRH and preventative approaches, coupled with an understanding of South African guidelines for HIV Testing Services and quality assurance. Proficiency in MS Office is required, along with the flexibility to work non-traditional hours and travel as needed. A clear criminal record is mandatory. Strong communication, attention to detail, computer literacy, problem-solving, stakeholder management, excellent organisational and administration skills, and abilities in reporting and statistics are also essential. Candidates with a finger-prick certificate (not older than 2 years) and RTCQI training, as well as knowledge of Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Key Populations programming, are particularly encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 8th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/health-wellness-counsellor-tb-hiv-care-2 Source: myjobmag

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