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:
- Administer HIV tests and provide pre- and post-test counseling.
- Ensure confidentiality and obtain informed consent before testing.
- Educate clients on HIV prevention, transmission, and risk reduction.
- Refer clients to the HALG service providers for further services.
- Document test results and maintain accurate records in the source document and electronic device.
- Submit regular reports on testing activities and follow-ups.
- Maintain ethical practices and confidentiality.
- Participate in community outreach to promote HIV testing.
- Attend training to stay updated on HIV testing protocols.
- Collaborate with HALG service providers and organizations.
- Support the training of other healthcare workers.
Qualifications
i. Basic Requirements
- A first degree in the Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences and Humanities or any other relevant field.
- She/he must be 100% community-friendly
- 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
- 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.