VMMC Lay Counsellor - uMgungundlovu District

VMMC Lay Counsellor needed to support a district-based voluntary medical male circumcision program in the uMgungundlovu district and and work with other clinical staff to provide VMMC procedures to clients.

• Perform pre and post operation circumcision counselling
• Perform pre and post HIV test counselling
• Participate in demand creation activities i.e. Mobilise patients for HIV testing and circumcision
• Screen patients for TB, STI’s etc.
• Assist clients in the creation of appropriate risk deduction strategies
• Refer clients appropriately through clinical support structures
• Provide quality counselling for clients on HIV/AIDS, circumcision and safe sex practices
• Refer patients to health facilities for further health services and follow ups
• Ensure proper recording of all client results and information whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Ensure that informed consent processes are well documented and take consent from clients
• Compile Counselling reports and statistics
• Perform finger-prick testing for clients
• Required to adhere to the rules and regulations of the organisation
• Required to be punctual for work
• Any other duties as required

• Grade 12 certificate
• Basic training on HIV/AIDS, TB, STI’s etc.
• 69 day Basic Counselling Skills qualification or equivalent
• Male circumcision counselling training certificate preferred
• One year experienced in counselling gained through formal employment / volunteering