21 Oct
AJ Personnel
Bellville
Main purpose of the job: To Facilitate the Expansion and coverage of TG through mapping and identifying hotspots in Bellville, Cape Town
Strengthen collaborations with partners, community, and stakeholders to improve treatment uptake, care, and support between the communities, community-based structures, and identified health facilities
Location: Bellville, Cape Town
Key performance areas: Conduct microplanning activities including, hotspot mapping and site profiling
Identification of community advisory board (CAB) members to ensure active representation and engagement by the target population
Plan and implement events and campaigns, in collaboration with the outreach team, DOH, and partners, according to the health calendar,
including community dialogues and outreach events
Liaise with other stakeholders on healthy lifestyle programs and collaboration
Contribute to the evaluation of the process of community mobilization
Work closely with the district and sub-district teams to document and respond to issues arising from the community
Liaising with sub-partners and other community-based organizations to ensure timely interventions for human rights and gender-based violations
Continuous engagement with the public health clinics, Department of Social Development, and Police in the area to ensure good working relationships to change negative attitudes and raise awareness of the need for services for sex workers
Support the monitoring and evaluation system to measure the coverage and impact of the community intervention
Provide HIV Testing Services (HTS) as per DoH policy guidelines and protocol.
Rapid diagnostic tests obtained from DoHProvide accurate health information to sex workers,
especially on HIV/AIDS, PrEP, STIs, TB, and contraception as well as promote healthy behaviors/habits
Tracking, tracing, and linkage to care
Provide and promote ART adherence support and follow-up
Provide and promote psychological support, referral, and follow-up
Provide accurate human rights information to sex workers
Human Rights Defense and Support, or referral and follow-up
Plan and facilitate the Risk Reduction Workshops and or Creative Space workshops and identify themes and topics from outreach activities
Distribution of safer sex commodities (male condom; female condom; lubricant; IEC material)Condom demonstrations and promoting correct and consistent condom use
Supervision of CHWs and Team Leaders during outreach activities
Contribute to the compilation of monthly and quarterly reports for management and donors on community engagement including compiling correct stats
Timeously response to emails from internal and external stakeholders
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.
Required minimum education and training: Grade 12Valid driver s license
Fluent in English and other African languages
Required minimum work experience: Minimum 2 years experience in community health development and programs
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities: Tertiary Diploma or Degree in any relevant field including health, education, public relations, or marketing
Certificate in HIV Management
Driver s license
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, electronic data collection
Experience with community engagement and marketing new services
Team Player: Ability to manage own time
Ability to work without close supervision
Adaptable, approachable, empathetic, and willing to take initiative
Good Computer literacy
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
and ability to network with various stakeholders
Able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentialityTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 29 October 2024.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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