Pre-Test Counselling

- Provide individual and couple counselling.
- Assess HIV risk behaviours.
- Explain HIV infection, testing procedures, advantages, 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 safe 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) (India)
🏢 Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
📍 India