The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Health Research and Systems. We are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV. The following positions have become available as part of the various projects currently being run by us and you are welcome to apply should you meet the requirements of the position.<\/p>\n
NB: Successful candidates will be supporting the following areas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: Community Health Worker {Saldanha SD – x10]<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Technical Work Responsibilities:<\/strong> Duties:<\/strong>
\n1. Saldanha.
\n2. Vredeburg.
\n3. Langebaan.
\n4. Hopefield.
\n5. Laingville.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> Saldanha SD – x10
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\n11 Months
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe Community Health Worker is responsible for providing outreach services from the Site to the Community, to provide home visits and symptomatic screening for households and referrals to health facilities for further management. Other responsibilities include education, information, counselling and prevention.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Identify individuals who are HIV-positive but are not in HIV medical care by receiving referrals, utilizing information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach activities at various community venues
\n\u2022Work to build the trust and confidence of patients
\n\u2022Provide accurate information to patients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and available services and how to access them
\n\u2022Provide personalized assistance to patients to help them enrol or re-engage in medical care
\n\u2022Together with case managers and clinical staff, support patients throughout the early part of their care so they participate fully, become educated, and can advocate for themselves
\n\u2022Help patients to develop confidence in their participation in HIV treatment
\n\u2022Work with case managers to assist patients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence services, housing programmes, education and employment
\n\u2022Co-facilitate support groups and create patient linkage to psychosocial support
\n\u2022Comply with all programme protocols, including those regarding confidentiality of patient information
\n\u2022Perform other duties as assigned<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Promote Health Education on a daily basis by conducting mobile outreach activities in the community
\n\u2022Coordinate, collaborate and liaise with all internal and external stakeholders toward the achievement of organizational goals
\n\u2022Develop and maintain favourable relations with internal and external stakeholders
\n\u2022Educate the community on different research studies taking place
\n\u2022Help patients develop health management plans and goals
\n\u2022Coach patients in the effective management of their chronic health conditions
\n\u2022Assist patients in the understanding of care plans and instructions
\n\u2022Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner whilst adhering to policies and procedures
\n\u2022Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants and provide feedback
\n\u2022Assist clients in accessing health-related services, including but not limited to: obtaining a medical home, providing instructions on the appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers
\n\u2022Motivate patients to be active and engaged in their health plan
\n\u2022Distribution of community educational material and marketing of the studies
\n\u2022Provide social support
\n\u2022Schedule and complete follow-up appointments with participants who miss sessions
\n\u2022Compile and submit daily statistics
\n\u2022Compile and submit monthly statistics
\n\u2022Recordkeeping of medication (ARV) handed to patients
\n\u2022Compile monthly distribution report and forward to the Pharmacy
\n\u2022Conduct monthly stock take and forward order to the Pharmacy
\n\u2022Record stock received and distributed Adhere to all SOPs, guidelines and confidential agreements
\n\u2022Identify training needs and implement approved interventions
\n\u2022Achieve performance targets
\n\u2022Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation
\n\u2022Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management\/Human Resources
\n\u2022Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
\n\u2022Adhere to decision making processes<\/p>\n