Job Opportunity: Social Auxiliary Worker (x3 Posts)
Directorate: Internal Medicine (HAST Programmes)
SALARY: R174 702 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH)
Requirements:
- Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
- Must be registered with The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP/Council).
- 3 years experience working as a Social Auxiliary Worker in (HAST), and the Sexually Transmitted Infection programme is an added advantage.
Competencies/Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of various guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures relevant to the HAST programme.
- Knowledge of related frameworks and ethical practices, PFMA, and Public Service ACT and regulations.
- Knowledge of the National Adherence Strategy (NAS), Kids Alive, Adolescent Youth Friendly Services, Risk on Gender Base Violence related to HAST programme, Index Testing programme, and HIV Self-Test Service.
- Computer Literate – MS Office Packages (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel & PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of management information legal framework and professional secrecy.
- Critical and analytical skills in interpreting data.
Duties:
- Provide adherence counseling to patients with compliance difficulties.
- Support counselors and testers.
- Provide psychosocial counseling and support HAST groups and treatment buddies for patients with difficulties.
- Linkage to care monitoring of down referred patients through follow-up.
- Provide support for the development of strategies for retention in care programs.
- Monitor and evaluate HAST program and provide regular feedback and monthly reports to management and other stakeholders.
- Advocate for HAST patients.
- Participate in research.
Enquiries:
Mr B Mulaudzi
Tel No: (011) 933 9779/0134
Applications:
Applications can be hand-delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8 am to 3 pm at Ground Floor, Main Admin Building, or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808, and or via courier. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. No faxed applications will be considered.
Note:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- According to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on the application.
- Z83 form must be accompanied by a recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
- Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted.
- The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date:
16 February 2024