A call for Application for Counsellor Testers for KP CARE1

Call For Application

Overview of the Organization

Greater Women Initiative for Health And Rights (GWIHR) is a leading sex worker-led community-based organization born out of passion and a strong desire to assist in the development of sex workers through building up their capacity towards meaningful contribution to communal empowerment, awareness to prevent these groups from contracting HIV/AIDs and other life threaten diseases, contribute in reducing of the rate of stigma and discrimination of sex workers living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and further fight against all forms of violation towards sex workers in Nigeria.

Call for Applications

Location: Eastern Obolo, Esit Eket, Ibeno, Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Ubium and Onna. Akwa Ibom State

Appointment Type: Full Time

Duration: 12 months

Project Type: HIV and Human Right Services

Application Open Date: 15th September 2024

Application End Date: 28th September 2024.

Counsellor Testers

Job Description

She/he reports directly to the program officer and is responsible for:

  1. Administer HIV tests and provide pre- and post-test counseling.
  2. Ensure confidentiality and obtain informed consent before testing.
  3. Educate clients on HIV prevention, transmission, and risk reduction.
  4. Refer clients to the HALG service providers for further services.
  5. Document test results and maintain accurate records in the source document and electronic device.
  6. Submit regular reports on testing activities and follow-ups.
  7. Maintain ethical practices and confidentiality.
  8. Participate in community outreach to promote HIV testing.
  9. Attend training to stay updated on HIV testing protocols.
  10. Collaborate with HALG service providers and organizations.
  11. Support the training of other healthcare workers.
Qualifications

i. Basic Requirements

  1. A first degree in the Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences and Humanities or any other relevant field.
  2. She/he must be 100% community-friendly
  3. She/he must possess at least two (2) years of experience working as a counsellor tester or related field in any registered non-profit organization in Nigeria

ii. Other Requirements

Applicants should possess the following skills:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language and indegeous community language.
  • Leadership and teamwork spirit.
  • Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight schedules under minimal supervision.
  • Excellent in time management

Method of Application

Qualified candidates who meet the above-stipulated conditions should email their CVs and Cover letters as one pdf document to gwihrrecruitment@gwihr.org.ng  with the job title “Counsellor Tester- Akwa Ibom State” on or before 28th September 2024.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for physical interviews and assessment.

Are you having issue applying

Reach Us Now