Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Support clients to access all OSS services including HIV care, treatment and support services, STI screening and PrEP.
Support community-level ARV refill along the differentiated model of care.
Elicit and document PNS of all HIV positive index KPs
Ensures HTS are provided for all eligible contacts of index clients
Ensures enrolment and initiation of ART for all positive contacts of index clients
In liaison with the adherence counselor, ensures regular monitoring of treatment adherence, community tracking of defaulters / lost to follow up clients and facilitate their return to care.
Provides treatment education, adherence counseling and peer support to assigned clients at health facilities and community following the adherence support schedule.
Facilitates active referrals of clients to treatment through escort services.
Reports and refer clients with adverse drug reaction appropriately.
In liaison with the adherence counsellor, maintains a log of all assigned clients contacts (descriptive addresses and phone numbers) and keeps comprehensive records of clinic appointments and interventions carried out to support them on retention.
Supports documentation of interventions in adherence services, monitoring and tracking tools for general and priority population.
Sensitize clients on the differentiated refills for stable clients.
Maintain confidentiality, respect privacy, and preserve the clients’ routine and independence as much as possible.
Required Qualifications:
Basic Knowledge of HIV and AIDS
Team player with good interpersonal relationships and tolerance to socio-cultural differences.
Efficient and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively and adhere to timelines.
Literate in both English language and local dialect.
Must be a KP member.
Must be based in advertised locations.
Must have experience in similar positions (1-2years)
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