COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER REF NO: EHD2023/10/05
Provincial Administration: Gauteng – Department of Health
Directorate: HAST
SALARY : R294 321 – R343 815 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Ekurhuleni Health District (SSDR)
REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with Diploma/Degree in Social Work / Psychology qualification. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. Computer literacy. Extensive knowledge on HIV and AIDS, STI is strongly
recommended. Managerial and networking skills are recommended. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes. Experience in NPO sector will be an advantage. Good communication skills (verbal and written). A valid driver’s
license is essential.
DUTIES
- Provide technical support and mentoring for facility-based Community Care
Workers (CCW’s) and those placed at DoH funded NPO’s (HTS, WBOT and
Hospice). - Ensure that allocated targets are met. Liaise with WBOT team
leaders at sub district level. - Ensure HTS complies with guidelines and quality
assurance protocols (RTCQI) Proficiency Testing and facility accreditation. - Maintain a good relationship between intergovernmental departments and
District support partners to ensure that the HAST Programme meet the set
objectives. - Coordinate and conduct outreach campaigns according to the
health calendar in collaboration with the intergovernmental departments,
NPO’s, Private sectors and CBO’s. Coordinate the implementation of NSP
2023 – 2028 and HTS policy, VMMC, TB/HIV collaboration, HTA and
adherence clubs. - Monitor and strengthen condom distribution in all Primary
Distribution sites (PDSs) within SSDR. Monitor and conduct support visits to
DoH funded HTS NPO’s on monitoring of budget and program compliance. - Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annually reports. Identify training
needs for CHW’s. - Conduct in-service training to capacitate CHW’s. Lead and
form NPO’s forum meeting at a sub district level.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S.A Motloung Tel No: (011) 876 1820
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be hand delivered to Ekurhuleni Health District at 40 Catlin
Street, Germiston, 1400 or posted to The Human Resource Manager, Private
Bag X1005, Germiston, 1400
NOTE: African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 20 October 2023