Counsellor

COUNSELOR

TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT

EMAVUNDLENI RESEARCH CLINICAL SITE

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to provide counselling to participants who attend the Emavundleni Research Site. The role includes conducting informed consent, HCT, administering of study questionnaires, general research support, assisting with translation, and general administrative work to support the unit.

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, conducting informed consent processes, within a clinical research environment.
• HIV Counselling certificate
• GCP certificate
• Knowledge about HIV, SRH and clinical trials
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suite etc.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in English and IsiXhosa
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Maintain confidentiality
• Administration skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the mobile clinic team
• Client focused and detail-orientated
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends

Responsibilities:

• Conduct HCT (including pre- and post-HIV test counselling)
• Provide lifestyle and risk reduction counselling
• Educate participants, families and community on HIV, infectious diseases and sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
• Provide general health education to participants, when required.
• Always maintain confidentiality
• Conduct study product adherence counselling
• Obtain and update participant locator information at all visits
• Assist with BCEPs registration and co-enrolment check, after appropriate consenting.
• Administer study questionnaires as per study protocol requirements
• Conduct data collection activities with participants (e.g. CASI)
• Assist with translation activities when required
• Assist with all aspects of retention including phone call reminders about upcoming visits, follow-up of missed visits, and home visits when applicable.
• Complete all study records in real time, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GCP, site-specific SOPS and the study protocol, including real time data entry on electronic medical record systems
• Ensure quality control of all study documentation, including self and peer QC

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 09 October 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.