Counselor

Lanpyakyel

Myanmar

Posted January 09, 2026

Contract Executive

Job Overview

Conduct HTS counseling according to LPK guidelines and protocols - including HIV group counseling, Mobile HTS whenever applicable.
Facilitate linkage to ART with proper referral process and follow-up for service confirmation of newly diagnosed HIV (+) cases.
Conduct counseling sessions with LPK methods and tools – including HTS, ART adherence counseling, psychological support, use of IEC materials, Pamphlets, and visual aids (flipcharts) whenever appropriate.
Collaborate with other colleagues (Medical Officer, Online team and Outreach team) internally as necessary.
Provide HTS Pre-test counseling to support clients to make a voluntary decision after being well-informed.
Identify index clients and facilitate the Index Testing by following the LPK procedures.
Deliver proper post-test counseling for containing emotions of HIV diagnosed cases and support Linkage to ART (educate positive living, Pre ART, and sustain adherence).

Provide PrEP information as one of the HIV prevention supports to all eligible clients who are sharing certain risk behaviours in the community.
Provide Pre-PrEP screening (substantial risk assessment) during HTS Pre-test counseling services and proceed with referral for PrEP initiation if client shows interest.
Provide clients with a good concept of who should get PrEP prevention and a good understanding of the meaning of discontinuation after prior informed consent to LPK.
Conduct PrEP counseling according to LPK guidelines and protocols whenever applicable
Conduct to accomplish the PrEP cascade.

Offer Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSE) such as information on safe sex practices, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and available contraceptives.
Guide and support clients in family planning decisions by providing client-centred care and by respecting their reproductive health rights.
Provide immediate and ongoing psychosocial support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and ensure that the survivors are being referred to specialised service providers for legal assistance, medical care, and long-term counseling, creating a seamless and holistic support network.

Deliver MHPSS screening to clients with a standard checklist to clients who are suspected of Mental health-related complaints.
Provide specific mental health intervention that is practised in LPK as per the result of screening and/or next level referral in need of MHPSS counseling to distressed and anxious people who are also living with HIV.

Screen the Transgender clients for Gender Dysphoria and its impacts on their daily lives.
Provide accurate, up-to-date, and evidence-based information and education to transgender individuals regarding safe and healthy use of hormone medication.
Emphasize the dangers of over-the-counter drugs which are not recommended for the gender affirming and highlight the importance of medical supervision.