HIV is still a major public health problem but it is possible to end the epidemic if people living with HIV receive treatment and people with high risk use enhanced methods of prevention.
Napneung is a program to simplify HIV testing for all. Anybody can tale an appointment online, self-test for HIV, syphilis, viral hepatitis B and C, and obtain results and counseling in less than an hour.
Several sites are currently running this model in northern Thailand. The implementation research project is led by scientists at the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences at Chiang Mai University and is funded by L’Initiative - Expertise France
We are looking for part-time counselors to supervise in-person testing sessions in Chiang Mai City. The time dedicated to counseling can be as low as a few hours a week, including during weekends.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist participants who self-test as needed until the results
Provide in-person counseling to individuals who need it, discuss and organize personalized referral and follow-up 1 day and 6 months in case of referral for further examination or treatment as needed
Perform blood draw in some participants as needed
Write a short referral case report form in an online program.
Preferred Skills and Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or nursing
Basic counseling training completed
Good command of English.
Interest in clinical research, infectious diseases or HIV a plus.
Project specific training will be organized How to apply Please submit a CV and a motivation email to:
secretary@phpt.org
Please specify in the Subject line: “Napneung – Part-time counselor– [Applicant name(s)]”)