Job Position: HTS Counselors
Daraja Mbili Vision Volunteers is a Community-Based Organization, registered in Kenya as a non-profit organization. As an organization, we envision to work towards having a Heathy and Empowered Society. DMVV’s mission is to enhance sustainable health access to communities in Kenya through implementation of health and social development programs that contributes to health promotion, diseases prevention, mitigation of suffering and empowerment for all. DMVV is implementing Global Fund HIV grants through Kenya Red Cross Society to implement comprehensive HIV prevention, care and support program for AYP and PLHIV in Kisii County. The program is seeking to fill the following positions in Kisii County.
Successful candidates will be expected to utilize a targeted approach to youth development by providing safe spaces for adolescents and young people to access information on sexual and reproductive health services, HIV/AIDS awareness, information resource center and recreational activities that are critical to youth-led development.
Station: Kisii County
Job Summary
Reporting to the Site in charge, the HTS counsellor will offer HTS/Counselling services for clients visiting the YWC and outreaches in line with the national HTS Guidelines.
Responsibilities and Tasks
• Provide quality HTS services & Respect-K intervention according to NASCOP standards in a confidential manner.
• Provide counselling to AYPs regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs.
• Offer rehabilitative counselling to drug addicts based on cognitive behavioral therapies.
• Provide counselling to ART clients to promote ART uptake.
• Follow-up clients for routine quarterly HTS services and bi-weekly for Respect-K.
• Conduct correct, accurate, timely recording and ensure reporting of HTS in the relevant registers are done.
• Conduct regular physical stock updates of supplies and test kits within his/her custody.
• Ensure prompt linkage to care and treatment among the clients tested HIV positive
• Triage and enroll eligible AYPs into the program ensuring all the essential details are comprehensively documented.
Minimum Qualification
Candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;
• Diploma in Community Health and Social Sciences.
• HTS Certificate certified by NASCOP.
• At least 2 years in the same position working in CCC/KP-DICE
• Analytical and conceptual skills
• Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
• Results orientated
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Motivation and Innovation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and over long hours.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English,
• Computer literacy
• Ability to generate quality reports.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Builds productive working relationships with adolescents, young people, internal and external staff.
• Able to work in challenging field conditions and within tight timelines.
• Knowledge of local area and community structures desirable.
How to Apply
Applications MUST include the following:
1. A cover letter
2. Current Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
3. Copies of certificates and testimonials
4. Three letters of reference with contact information (phone and email)
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send in their applications
The Director,
Daraja Mbili Vision Volunteers,
P. O. Box 3092- 40200, Kisii.
Application:
• Dropped at the above address or can be delivered by hand to the main office locate Nyamataro Center, (Opposite Gudka Primary School) Kisii – Kisumu Main Highway or sent to: E-mail: dmvvyouthcso@yahoo.com, CC: elintabo@gmail.com
Applications are due no later than: September 24th, 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
