Health & Wellness CounsellorTB HIV Care
Closing Date : 2026/Jan/16
Reference Number : TBH260108-5
Department : Support Services
Location – Clinic or Facility : OR Tambo
Location – Town / City : OR Tambo
Location – Province : Eastern Cape
Location – Country : South Africa
Job Advert Summary
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Purpose of the position:
The Health and Wellness Counsellor will be responsible for the Risk Assessment (CORE), HIV testing and referral as well as health education and condom distribution in the My Journey Programme.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12) or equivalent to NQF 4
Minimum of 1-2 years HIV counselling and testing experience
HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate – such as the 10-day Counselling Course
Finger-prick certificate not older than 2 years coupled with Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) training would be a great advantage
Basic Knowledge HIV/TB/STI/SRH exposure or training and preventative approaches
Understanding of South African guidelines of HIV Testing Services and related quality assurance processes
Knowledge of Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Key Populations programming preferable
Ability to work non-traditional/flexible hours.
Ability to travel as and when required
MS Office proficiency
Criminal clear
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct the Risk Assessment (RA) to determine the HTS, SRH, TB, STI, ART and PrEP services needed
Provide SRH education
Referral (internal or external) and/or linkages to other services as required
Provide an integrated, holistic client-centred HTS with support and guidance from the Professional Nurse
Ability to obtain an informed, written consent for HIV counselling and testing, TB and STI’s screening
Perform HTS according to National Algorithm, finger prick for HIV rapid diagnostic testing and perform HIVSS according to National Protocol
Conduct workplace and community combination HIV prevention initiatives including STI’s, TB, HIV, risk reduction counselling, screening and appropriate referrals
Comply to 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 RTCQI and participating in Proficiency Testing under the supervision of the NiMART Professional Nurse
Refer all Human Rights cases to the internal paralegal/social worker
Identify and refer all GBV, and other human rights violations to the PN or social worker
Data collection of electronic and/or paper-based documentation on HTS and other service referrals
Record keeping into NDOH HTS register and NDoH Consent forms
Support the NiMART PN with stock management and temperature control of test kits
Monitoring HTS data and ensuring targets are met
Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and others as directed
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Computer literacy and IT skills
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics
Apply online at
https://tbhivcare.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/TBH260108-5