Key Performance Areas:

The incumbent shall be responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations functions below:

HIV Testing & Counselling Services

• Provide high-quality, confidential pre- and post-test counselling tailored to MSM/TGP beneficiaries.
• Conduct HIV rapid testing in accordance with national HTS guidelines and quality assurance standards.
• Screen all clients for TB, STIs, GBV, and psychosocial vulnerabilities, ensuring immediate linkage for further clinical assessment or treatment.
• Deliver risk-reduction counselling and support clients to develop personalised prevention plans.
• Provide adherence counselling for beneficiaries on ART, PrEP, or STI treatment.
• Assist in collecting TB screening specimens (e.g., sputum) and ensure proper packaging and transport to designated facilities.

Health Education & Prevention Services

• Provide targeted health education on HIV, TB, STIs, and safer-sex practices relevant to MSM/TGP communities.
• Demonstrate correct condom and lubricant use for diverse sexual practices.
• Promote uptake of HTS, PrEP, PEP, ART, VMMC (where relevant), condoms, and other prevention options.
• Mobilise beneficiaries at hotspots, safe spaces, and high-volume sites in collaboration with outreach teams and partner organisations.
• Distribute condoms, lubricants, and IEC materials during outreach.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Complete HTS registers, daily logs, consent forms, and other programme documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports, including outreach activity summaries, HTS data, and logistical support updates.
• Meet programme targets for testing, linkage, enrolment, and retention of MSM/TGP beneficiaries.

Qualifications 

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in HIV Counselling and Testing – approved by the National Department of Health
• Certified training and competence in RTQII quality assurance.
• Advantageous, Trauma Counselling Certificate

Experience 

• Experience working with key populations is an advantage.
• Three to five years’ experience in HIV and TB screening, counselling and testing services 
• Knowledge of HIV and AIDS, including the UNAIDS 95-95-95 strategic targets, and of TB management
• Knowledge of the HTS testing algorithm, proficiency testing and quality assurance standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Solid experience in and knowledge of conducting HIV testing using high-yield modalities, including index case contact testing and partner notification techniques
• Knowledge and skills in conducting proficiency testing and RCTQII activities
• Competence in HTS Register data recording
• Previous work experience in NGOs or funded programs will be an advantage.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Command of other official local languages (multilingual) would be an added advantage.
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective time management, organising and coordination skills.

Travel Requirements

Local travel is inherent to the position.