TB HIV Care (THC): Social Auxiliary Workers x 3
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TB HIV Care (THC): Social Auxiliary Workers x 3
TB HIV Care (THC): Social Auxiliary Workers x 3 opportunities has become available in Gauteng for unemployed graduates in possession of the below qualifications. If interested, kindly check the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
TB HIV Care invites unemployed youth to apply for Social Auxiliary Work Job Opportunities.
Company: TB HIV Care (THC)
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Durban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal & Chris Hani, Eastern Cape – South Africa
Closing Date: 20, 22 & 24 March 2024
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Purpose of the Position:
To provide psychosocial services under the supervision of a social worker within the context of the Care and Treatment programme focusing on people living with HIV (PLHIV), adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), adolescent boys and young men (ABYM) who are at risk of interrupting treatment. This will include screening and risk-based assessment using the available tools, and referral to a social worker for therapeutic social work services.
The social auxiliary worker (SAW) will also conduct adherence support within the framework of adherence guidelines addressing disclosure and adherence issues, mental health, as well as engage with relevant stakeholders such as government departments, and partners in the social and health work fields.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments of AGYW and their families
- Conducts House hold profiling using profiling tools
- Provide minimum package of community-based care and refer to social worker /facility for continuum of care
- Supports Social Workers in assessing the needs of AGYW & ABYM and parent’s/care givers and guardians
- Provides structural programmes including SASA
- Networks with all relevant stakeholders
- Assists with the identification of advocacy issues
- Assist in implementation of youth care clubs
- Provides referrals according to AGYW & ABYM needs to social worker and other external networks
- Submits monthly reports to the supervisor
- Records and maintains accurate and detailed patient information and interventions
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work from a recognised college or institution
- Two years training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
- Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions)
- Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
- Computer literate in MS office advantageous
- Clear criminal record
- Valid code 8 driver’s license
How to Apply for TB HIV Care (THC): Social Auxiliary Workers x 3
Closing Date: 20 March 2024
Click to apply online for Social Auxiliary Worker in Durban
Closing Date: 22 March 2024
Click to apply online for Social Auxiliary Worker in Pietermaritzburg
Closing Date: 24 March 2024
Click to apply online for Social Auxiliary Worker in Chris Hani
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