Gauteng Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Social Auxiliary Worker to be based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH).
POSITION : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Internal Medicine (HAST Programmes)
SALARY : R174 702 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 plus completion of the learner ship to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker Must be registered with The
South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP/Council). 3 years’ experience working as a Social Auxiliary Worker in (HAST), and Sexually Transmitted Infection programme is an added advantage. Competencies /Knowledge /Skills: Knowledge of various guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures relevant to the HAST programme. Knowledge of related framework and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service ACT and regulations. Knowledge of the National Adherence Strategy (NAS), Kids Alive and Adolescent Youth Friendly Services, Risk on Gender Base Violence related to HAST programme, Index Testing programme and HIV SelfTest Service. Computer Literate – MS Office Packages (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel & PowerPoint). knowledge of management information legal framework and professional secrecy. Critical and analytical skills in interpreting data.
DUTIES : Provide adherence counselling to patients with compliance difficulties. Support counsellors and testers. provide psychosocial counselling and support hast groups and treatment buddies for patients with difficulties. Linkage to care monitoring of down referred patients through follow-up.
Provide support for development of strategies for retention in care programmes. Monitor and evaluate hast programme and provide regular feedback and monthly report to management and other stakeholders. Advocate for hast patients. Participate in research.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Mulaudzi Tel No: (011) 933 9779/0134
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8am to 3pm at Ground Floor, Main Admin Building or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808 and or via courier (Kindly note that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the advert irrespective of the reasons will not be considered). No faxed applications will be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order.
The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted.
HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post.
The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.
CLOSING DATE : 16 February 2024