3 X Social Auxiliary Worker

POST 04/43 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER (X3 POSTS) Directorate: Internal Medicine (HAST Programmes) 

SALARY : R174,702 per annum (plus benefits) Center: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) 

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 10 plus completion of the learner ship to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a social 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 the HAST and sexually transmitted infection programme is an added advantage. 

Competencies, knowledge, and skills: knowledge of various guidelines and standard operating procedures relevant to the HAST programme. Knowledge of related frameworks and ethical practices, PFMA, the Public Service ACT and regulations. 

Knowledge of the National Adherence Strategy (NAS), Kids Alive and Adolescent Youth Friendly Services, the Risk of Gender-Based Violence Related to the HAST Program, the Index Testing programme and the HIV SelfTest Service. Computer Literate: MS Office Packages (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, & PowerPoint). knowledge of management information, the legal framework, and professional secrecy. Critical and analytical skills in interpreting data. 

KEY DUTIES

Provide adherence counselling to patients with compliance difficulties. Support counsellors and testers. provide psychosocial counseling, support 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 the hast programme and provide regular feedback and a monthly report to management and other stakeholders. Advocate for hasty patients. Participate in research. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr B Mulaudzi Tel No: (011) 933-9779/0134 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ground Floor, Main Admin Building, or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808, or via courier (please note that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the advertisement, irrespective of the reasons, will not be considered). No faxed applications will be considered. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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 to the Z83 special notes on the left side for clarity) and must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form, the department where the position was advertised should state the Department of Health.

According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of their qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on their application. The Z83 form must be accompanied by 31 recently updated, detailed curriculum vitae. All experiences should be listed in chronological order. The experience on the curriculum vitae must contain the institution, position, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending periods to be able to calculate the years of experience. 

The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with or correspond with the curriculum vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required or requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, 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 reserves the right to conduct verification beyond the 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 disqualified. 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 and tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The department reserves 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 to apply. 

CLOSING DATE : 16 February 2024

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