Case Manager at TB HIV Care

Job Advert Summary    
To conduct follow-up and/or psychosocial activities in the sex worker community by providing current accurate health information and linkage to care. Provide health care counselling and guide for testing services in non-clinical sites linking screening of TB and STI.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/matric HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate – minimum 10-day course, which is not older than 2 years from the date of issue, or with a certificate for a 2-day refresher course from an accredited provider
• Minimum 1-year work experience in the sex industry or experience as a case manager
• Drivers licence will be advantageous
• Ability to communicate in English and seTswana or another South African language
• Intermediate level computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensures fast-tracking referrals from teams in order to assess and provide direct psychosocial support to sex workers
• Provides appropriate interventions and/or referrals based on the needs arising
• Conducts home visits for patients when required, particularly those lost to follow-up
• Provides onsite and/or telephonic post-initiation and adherence counselling to link clients to treatment and retain them in care
• Conducts and facilitates monthly adherence clubs and other appropriate support groups to improve ART and PrEP retention
• Informs sex workers of eligibility criteria for social support and disability grants
• Records and maintains accurate and detailed client’s information and interventions and keeps statistics in order to submit as required Assists clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. paralegal, rape, trafficking, substance abuse, etc.)

Skills and Competencies    

• Understanding of South African guidelines of HIV Testing Services and related quality assurance processes
• Knowledge of PrEP and ART guidelines
• Knowledge of KP or programming preferable
• Knowledge of HIV, STIs and TB prevention approaches
• Report-writing skills
• Planning skills
• Good communication skills
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
• Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
• Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Ability to travel as and when required

Closing Date: 25th, March 2022