Pre-Test Counselling

- Provide individual and couple counselling.

- Assess HIV risk behaviours.

- Explain HIV infection, testing procedures, benefits, and limitations.

- Obtain informed consent before HIV testing.

- Address client concerns and misconceptions.

Post-Test Counselling

- Communicate HIV test results confidentially.

- Provide appropriate counselling for HIV-positive, HIV-negative, and inconclusive results.

- Offer emotional and psychological support.

- Educate clients on prevention and risk reduction.

Referral Services

- Refer HIV-positive clients to ART Centres.

- Coordinate with PPTCT, STI, TB, and other related services.

- Facilitate referrals for psychosocial, nutritional, and social welfare support.

Follow-up

- Encourage treatment adherence.

- Promote partner notification where appropriate.

- Conduct follow-up counselling as required.

- Maintain continuity of care.

Health Education

- Conduct awareness sessions on HIV/AIDS prevention.

- Educate clients regarding protected practices.





- Promote stigma reduction and discrimination-free care.

Documentation

- Maintain counselling registers.

- Record client information accurately.

- Ensure confidentiality of all records.

- Prepare daily, monthly, and programme reports.

Quality & Compliance

- Follow National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) guidelines.

- Adhere to hospital infection prevention protocols.

- Participate in quality improvement activities.

- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Training

- Participate in continuing education programmes.

- Attend departmental meetings and workshops.

- Assist in community awareness programmes whenever required.

Coordination

- Work closely with:

- ICTC Medical Officer

- Laboratory Personnel

- ART Centre Staff

- PPTCT Team

- TB Programme Staff

- Nursing Staff

- Medical Social Workers

- Community Health Workers

Pay: ₹15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Counsellor - ICTC (MSW in Medical & Psychiatry) (Chromepet)
🏢 Sree Balaji Medical College u0026 Hospital
📍 Chromepet