Position: Social Worker – Eastern Cape, OR Tambo District
Background
AQUITY Innovations NPC, a Section 21 South African-based registered not-for-profit organization, was established in 2010. Our mission is to promote access to quality health and social services through innovations and technology. AQUITY’s programmatic focus areas include HIV, TB, health systems strengthening, capacity development Orphans and Vulnerable Children as well as other interventions targeting key populations.
Programme and Vacancy overview:
AQUITY Innovations NPC has been appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the GLOBAL FUND TB Sub-Recipients (SRs) in South Africa. The project activities are implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni district) and Eastern Cape provinces. (OR Tambo and Buffalo City Metro districts).
Aquity seeks to appoint a Social Worker to be based in Eastern Cape, OR Tambo District (Mhlontlo & Nyandeni sub-district).
Remuneration: Total Cost to Company of R 566,460.00
Key Responsibilities Include:
Ensuring that patients with TB receive the necessary support
Conducting psychosocial Assessments of TB patients,
Trauma debriefing (including bereavement counselling)
Working as a member of the multisectoral case management team at supported facilities/sites
Facilitating Trainings on TB and psychosocial support
Assisting in educating patients and their families on TB prevention and management as well as on infection prevention measures;
Assessing and linking patients to nutritional support services to speed up positive treatment outcomes, based on the individual needs of each patient
Coordinating all nutritional support services
Linking patients to external service providers when necessary and monitoring them till end of treatment. (e.g. Department of Social Development/Home Affairs/Rehabilitation centers)
Ensuring optimal care, protection of human rights for patients and coordination services, including referrals as per need.
Liaising with community networks and partners
Conducting advocacy activities required to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with TB.
Compiling periodic reports on a regular basis
Performing any administrative duties as requested by the organisation
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), and proof of registration with SACSSP.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the public health sector/clinical social work service delivery. Experience of working in the TB/HIV sector will be an added advantage
Experience in working directly with persons who have chronic health conditions.
Proven experience in all primary social work methods.
Experience of working in high-risk communities
Fluency in English and at least one local district/sub-district language.
Preparedness to work after hours and weekends occasionally.
Good interpersonal and report writing skills. Computer literacy in MS Office packages is a prerequisite.
Strong leadership and coordination skills
A Driver’s License a necessity.
To Apply:
Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in South Africa for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To Apply follow this link for our recruitment https://aquityonline.co.za/system/recruitment before or on the 5th October 2021. Please attach your CV. Copy of ID and Qualifications. No emailed submissions will be accepted.