Community Team Leader at Anova Health Institute

Key duties and responsibilities

Programme implementation

• Oversee the implementation of the programme in line with minimum service guidelines and practice.
• Role model child and youth care practice in the clinics and communities when supporting child and youth care workers

Stakeholder engagement

• Attend stakeholders’ meetings including Anova/DoH facility/sub-district implementation meetings
• Network and liaise with relevant Department of Health facilities and sub-districts teams, and organizations and resources in the community.
• Capacity building and Team management
• Orientation of child and youth care workers
• Conduct and facilitate Inservice-training to the CYCWs and provide update on the new information in the health sector

Reporting

• Compile monthly activity report on the programme implementation
• Oversee and consolidate the CYCWs monthly reports

Essential qualifications and experience

• CYCW with an FETC Child and Youth Care/studying towards a diploma
• Must have Matric certificate/Grade 12
• Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Professionalism
• 3 years relevant experience (working with children and young people in the community context, facilitating Family group conferences, mentor/coordinator)
• Evidence of good Child and Youth care practice as per CYCW Code of Ethics
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to work well as part of a team
• Competency (Speak, Read and Write) in English
• Good administration skills
• Good writing skills
• An understanding of Children’s Legislative framework e.g. Children’s Act

 The following will be advantageous: 

• Experience in HIV/AIDS and TB programs and adherence support
• Being trained in Vhutshilo 1, 2 and 3; KidzAlive