Ntombifikile Linah Goba
Lay Counsellor
Westridge
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Health Systems Trust, excelling in client counseling and community engagement. Skilled in substance abuse awareness and empathy development, I successfully organized outreach programs that significantly increased community participation. Committed to enhancing lives through effective treatment planning and support initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lay Counselor
Health Systems Trust
05.2018 - 09.2025
- Client Recruitment & Engagement: Proactively recruited and encouraged clients to undergo HIV testing through community outreach and facility-based initiatives.
- Index Testing: Conducted index testing in line with national guidelines to identify at-risk individuals and support early diagnosis.
- Client Tracing: Carried out client tracing for individuals who missed appointments, ensuring re-engagement in care and adherence to treatment.
- Health Education & Facilitation: Facilitated group health talks and one-on-one sessions to raise awareness on HIV prevention, treatment, and overall wellness.
Community Mobilization Officer
Human Sciences Research Council
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Community Engagement: Strengthened community involvement by planning and implementing targeted outreach programs.
- Event Coordination: Successfully organized and facilitated workshops, seminars, and training sessions to provide valuable resources and health education to community members.
- Outreach Expansion: Led initiatives to broaden participation and support through effective community outreach and relationship-building.
Education
Certificate -
Edge Carrier College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate -
AIDS Training Information & Counselling Centre
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate -
Amagema Development Consultant
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Amakholwa High School
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
HIV Testing & Counseling (HTS)
Index Testing & Client Tracing
Adherence Counseling
Community Outreach & Mobilization
Recordkeeping & Data Entry (TIERNet, registers, etc)
Health Education & Awareness Facilitation
Confidentiality & Ethical Practice
Communication
Timeline
Lay Counselor
Health Systems Trust
05.2018 - 09.2025
Community Mobilization Officer
Human Sciences Research Council
09.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate -
Edge Carrier College
04.2001 -
Certificate -
AIDS Training Information & Counselling Centre
04.2001 -
Certificate -
Amagema Development Consultant
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Amakholwa High School
04.2001 -