Skills required:

• Candidates are required to be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Holding a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Counselling or other equivalent qualifications in Medicine and Health Sciences.
• Be comfortable, open and willing to work with marginalized communities (e.g. LGBT, FSW, IDU, etc.)
• Be interested in the field of work and professional conduct.
• Willingness to work and learn both in group and individually.
• Must commit for at least 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre- and post-test counselling for Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT), including behavioural and psychosocial risk assessment; and psycho-education.
• Conduct screening for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) using rapid test kits.
• Provide consensual referral, counselling and support to link clients who are tested reactive for treatment.
• Provide Face-to-Face Counselling relating to HIV, sexuality and sexual health issues.
• Provide general counselling service and inquiries as per instructions by site supervisor.

✳︎Training and mentoring will be provided by the site supervisor