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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 -

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