Adherence Counsellor

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Adherence Counsellor, HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Programme for the parish of St. Mary.

Reporting to the Social Worker, the incumbent will work closely with the Social Worker and other key team members at the treatment site to employ creative strategies to ensure adherence to ARVs; monitor and prevent resistance and improve standardized methods of tracking adherence and ARV resistance.

Requirements

• Certificate in Counselling and three (3) subjects at CXC or ‘O’ Levels inclusive of passes in Mathematics, English and any other subject 
• Have at least 2-3 years work experience
• Possess sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS facts and issues
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Must be Computer Literate
• Training in Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is an asset

Key Responsibilities

• Make recommendations as to the most effective approaches to ensure adherence to Antiretroviral by Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) being followed at local Treatment site.
• Develop in Collaboration with Multidisciplinary team adherence support groups for PLWHAs at Local Treatment Centres.
• Facilitate development of structured mechanisms within support groups to address psychosocial and environmental barriers to effective adherence.
• Carry out orientation to Clinic for new clinic attendees.

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director

Human Resource Mgt. & Industrial Relations

North East Regional Health Authority

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre

Ocho Rios

St. Ann

 

Fax: (876) 795 – 2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed