HTC Counselor



FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency in partnership with Lavington United Church seeks to fill in the following vacant position in Gatina Dispensary in Kawangware - Nairobi.

 POSITION:                                                     HTC COUNSELOR (2 POSITIONS )
REPORTING TO:                                                      CLINICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE.
CONTRACT PERIOD:                                      ONE YEAR CONTRACT- RENEWABLE
DUTY STATION:                                                      GATINA DISPENSARY-NAIROBI                                      
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  30TH NOVEMBER, 2012

SPECIFIC DUTIES
•           Provide HTC services at the facility as per national HTC guidelines and quality assurance
•           Coordinate with field team to provide HTC outreach services.
•           Provide post counseling follow-up to positive clients to ensure they are enrolled in care.
•           Provide adherence counseling to the clients on treatment
•           Liaise with DASCO to ensure continues supply of test kits to the facility.
•           Work with Nutritionist to identify most needy cases for supplemental nutritional support
•           Coordinate posttest club activities and facilitate weekly meetings, in coordination with social worker.
•           Assess and complete Counseling Screening form for new patient, Complete Counseling Follow up form for return patient.
•           Write reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as required

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM)
•           Be in possession of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).Trained HTC counselor by NASCOP or other institution recognized in HTC training.
•           Registered with NASCOP as HTC counselor
•           Minimum of 2 years HTC counseling services , experience in HBCT  and adherence an advantage
•           Knowledge of computers   especially MS Word and MS Excel desirable
•           Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya, P O BOX 14978 -00800 NAIROBI, Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our Nairobi office. (Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 30th November, 2012.

•           Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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