Outreach Officer at Think South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with DOH clinics, WBOTs and CCGs to trace and link to care all DR patients in area of responsibility
• Support WBOTS and DOH tracing teams to ensure contract tracing and screening is carried out on DR patient household and workplaces
• Provide DOT support to patients and families through engagement with WBOTs and CCGs
• Monitor and coordinate drug adherence via home visits and frequent contact with treatment supporters
• Perform administrative duties such as providing intervention data and resolving data queries
• Provide necessary information to the THINK Linkage Officers for maintenance of online application (CATT)
• When needed assist with transportation of patients and any other driving requirements
• Perform other duties as required
• Contribute to betterment of THINK
• Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Matric with two years’ work experience is an advantage for the position 
• Good Knowledge of TB and DR TB and experience as a community health facilitator will be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients
• Good verbal communication skills and good computer/IT skills
• Valid Code 08 Drivers licence