CareWorks Latest Ongoing Recruitment – Apply Now!

Since 2004, CareWorks has provided healthcare services including comprehensive chronic disease management, onsite health risk assessments and screening, as well as training.

Job Title: Team Leader
Locations: Ugu District x 1, King Cetshwayo x 1
Position: Team Leader
Employment Contract: Event Based Linked to Funding
Start Date:  1 March 2020
Educational Requirement:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
• HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate – minimum 10-day Course, which is not older than 2 years from the
  date of issue or HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate – minimum 10-day Course, older than 2 years’, but
  not more than 3 years’, with a certificate for a 2-day refresher course from an accredited provider.
• Knowledge of DOH HTS guidelines and protocols
• Clear criminal record
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, and routine database activity Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
• Valid Code 08 Drivers licence is mandatory
• Experience: Experienced counsellor
• Salary Range: Market Related – To be discussed

Inherent requirements of the position: 

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Qualification in Project Management
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HTS program management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients
• Good problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Zulu
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Have good knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention, care and treatment, TB & STI services
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good understanding of the PEPFAR funded environment

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Stakeholder Management (build and maintain relationships between the prime partner, DOH & NGO’s)
• Assist with the recruitment, training and management of CW staff
• Contribute to the strategic plan of the district
• Implementation of IQC and PT schemes
• Asset Management
• Inventory Management
• Financial Management: district requirements; e.g. petty cash, fuel, etc.
• Oversee and coordinate field mobilisation and HIV Testing Service (HTS) delivery within the specified sub-districts
• Develop weekly workplans for the HTS teams as well as the index testing team as well as the implementation of them
• Ensure the CareWorks Masibambane field team is managed in accordance with the programme plan and is following guidelines and protocols
• Ensure that each team is delivering HTS services in line with CareWorks & PEPFAR programme requirements, understanding the difference between the targets set for general population testing and workplace testing
• Update the HTS team on venue, targets and target population, daily
• Oversight of the district reports to CW head office
• Anticipate any operational challenges and potential solutions
• Manage district teams’ achievements against set targets: i.e. by modality

To apply:

• Submit your application to jobs@careworks.co.za or Fax: 021 413 2933
• Your application must contain ALL of the following:
• A cover letter motivating your application
• Submit your up to date CV with accompanying certificates
• State the position you are applying for and location in the subject line of the email application

Application Deadline: Friday, 14 February 2020