HIV CounsellorNew!

• Counsel and test clients for HIV, and provide them with accurate information about the infection, prevention measures, current treatments, services, options and other resources.
• Ensure those tested positive are linked to ARV services for follow up and initiation on treatment.
• Work closely with high-risk persons to develop a reasonable risk reduction.
• Educate and mobilize people of concerns on condoms use and prevent Sexual transmitted infections.
• Counsel people suffering from HIV, their families and friends, and provide them with accurate information about available treatment and other supports.
• Maintain current and accurate client records as directed, collect and report relevant data about services provided, and prepare statistical reports as required.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth awareness of available HIV/AIDS treatment options, local resources and transmission prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with Community health sector in HIV/AIDS prevention mobilization, sensitization and campaign.
• Participate in training opportunities as required.
• Interview patients to obtain information that will guide diagnosis including physical examination of the patient while in consultation, order lab exams and record in appropriate tools, prescribe medicines and record in appropriate tools.
• Make decision on which patient can be referred to medical doctor and other appropriate services.
• Perform any other duties assigned by both Alight direct and indirect supervisors.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Recognised university degree in Psychology, Nursing or a related field.
• Full registration and current practising licence with the Rwanda health profession council.
• Completed the HIV/AIDS counsellor training required by government or the local regulator.
• Current counselling certification or at least 1,000 hours of counselling experience.
• Previous experience with a development or relief organisation in complex emergencies, refugees or community outreach.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and reliable.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Oral and written skills in Kinyarwanda and English or French.
• Experience working in refugee settings or in the Rwanda health system.