Track and Trace Driver - Mthatha at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• To provide transportation services for the peer- led outreach teams and or equipment to the various  locations and areas where TB HIV Care provides services. To conduct readiness assessments for PrEP,  pre-test, post-test, supportive and adherence counselling services. To support the effective implementation  of case management. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 
• Valid 10-day HIV AIDS counselling certificate (from recognised service provider)
• Certified to conduct finger prick testing
• Two years’ driving experience as well as working in HIV and TB programmes
• Valid code EB or C1 driver’s licence with PDP and
• Proficiency in English and isiXhosa languages 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Transport PPPrev teams and equipment to and from different locations
• Ensure vehicle inspection and submit checklist according to deadlines
• Conduct quality HIV counselling and testing 
• Encourage and support disclosure of relevant information
• Conduct individual and group health education using the teaching aides provided
• Assess the service users’ readiness to start PrEP 
• Promote correct and consistent condom use. 
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in HIV/AIDS/TB/STI prevention
• Record all activities on Comm Care or paper-based tools
• Support community outreach activities
• Use the attendance tool to collect data at outreach events:
• Screen service users for COVID-19, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and maintain a high standard of professionalism in all  interactions.
• Refer service users to the Nurse Clinician or Enrolled Nurses for further tests where necessary
• Comply with relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Demonstrate empathy and a non-judgmental attitude toward service users

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Closing Date    
2023/07/12