Fresh Jobs at The Aurum Institute

Work Description

• Assists with the accurate data processing of paper records into an electronic format that facilitates data review and analysis. Assist with filing administration system effectively in keeping and retrieving files and documents organised for the company. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for providing patient literacy, tracing (patient reminder system) and/or counselling and testing.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Filing and retrieving patient files, filing lab results
• Capturing the data accurately from paper forms into a project specific database according to Aurum specific guidelines
• Verifies data from paper forms with data already captured on the electronic database
• Supports the data management team in all data management functions
• Adheres to all data management SOP’s, guidelines and confidentiality agreements
• Implements a filing system for study-related case report forms and other documentation.
• Tele and/or physical tracing of index contacts missed appointments.
• Provide counselling and testing services in facility or community.
• Any other responsibilities deemed Operational appropriate for the HCW function

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 with pass in English Language

Advantageous

• Basic Computer skills
• Basic Microsoft office skills
• Basic Mathematics & Numeracy Skills

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Description

• The NIMART Nurse is responsible for providing holistic and comprehensive HIV AIDS clinical care to Patients and performing Clinical Procedures and administering processes according to professional protocol.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Services
• Administrative duties
• Liaison with Stakeholders
• Human Capital Management

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Registration with South African Nursing Council
• Completed NIMART Course
• Dispensing Certificate
• Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care

Experience

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Adequate knowledge of HIV / AIDS patient management
• At least two years’ experience in Public Health Care environment

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Intermediate computer skills
• Drivers Licence
• Own Car
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime

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Description
Work Description

• The Lay Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The Lay Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• HIV testing and counselling (HTC)
• Couples counselling
• Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
• Provide adherence counselling and patient education for:  
• Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART 
• Patients on medication for treatment of drug-sensitive TB and multi- drug resistant TB, TB prevention and contact tracing
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Paediatric and adolescent disclosure counselling
• Facilitation of community-supported models of ART delivery
• Identification of process inadequacies and recommendations

Requirements
Education

• Grade 12
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate

Advantageous

• Relationship Counselling Certificate
• Trauma Counselling Certificate

Experience

• 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling
• 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Own Vehicle

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Work Description

• Assists with the accurate data processing of paper records into an electronic format that facilitates data review and analysis. Assist with filing administration system effectively in keeping and retrieving files and documents organised for the company. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for providing patient literacy, tracing (patient reminder system) and/or counselling and testing.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Filing and retrieving patient files, filing lab results
• Capturing the data accurately from paper forms into a project specific database according to Aurum specific guidelines
• Verifies data from paper forms with data already captured on the electronic database
• Supports the data management team in all data management functions
• Adheres to all data management SOP’s, guidelines and confidentiality agreements
• Implements a filing system for study-related case report forms and other documentation.
• Tele and/or physical tracing of index contacts missed appointments.
• Provide counselling and testing services in facility or community.
• Any other responsibilities deemed Operational appropriate for the HCW function

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 with pass in English Language

Advantageous

• Basic Computer skills
• Basic Microsoft office skills
• Basic Mathematics & Numeracy Skills

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Description
Work Description

• The role of the sub-district social auxiliary worker is to provide social support services to TB patients in need. This includes provision of care, support, protection and development of people with TB, their families and communities affected by TB through relevant programs. This position requires a good understanding of the Department of Social Development legislative mandate, policies and progammes, the Batho Pele principles and knowledge of the social services network at district level.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social
• work service about the care, support, protection and development of
• vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities.
• Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from social instability in any form.
• Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required.
• Assess the TB clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine goals and appropriate interventions. 
• Ensuring that all client files, and other records, comply with policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Under guidance of a social worker make recommendations on the best course of action for a client and/or family.
• Monitor referrals to ensure that TB clients access services or support they have been referred to.
• Provide progress reports in sub district meetings.
• Report daily or weekly to the district level SR supervisor, or as per organizations policies and procedure.
• Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the district level SR supervisor and sub district TB/ HAST manager.

Requirements
Education

• Grade 12
• Completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker
• Social Auxiliary Worker qualification.
• Current registration with the SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker

Requirements

• Experience in administration, group work and case management
• At least 3 years’ experience working as a Social Auxiliary Worker in the Public Sector 
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes. 
• Understanding of the Social Assistance Act, relevant policies, and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and the Batho Pele principles
• Basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship systema and the social systems.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Information and knowledge management (keeping precise records and compile accurate reports)
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Conflict management and skills 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Able to work independently. 
• Able to work in a Team. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good counselling skills
• Good co-ordination skills
• Good communication skills (both interpersonal and written)

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Description
Job Purpose

• The Data Capturer will work with facilities and will ensure that key data quality dimensions such as validity, reliability, integrity, precision, timeliness, accuracy, worth, completeness, confidentiality and ethics are met for all data collected at facility and community levels. This position will contribute to the development and maintenance of the high standard of data collected and reported and assists with conducting routine data quality assessment (RDQA) or data quality audit. The Data capturer will work closely with M&E officers, Data Quality monitors, managers, Quality improvement advisors, QI officers and district health information managers to provide oversight and technical support on improving data quality to facility and community level staff as well as data capturers through facility level supervision and support visits, capacity building and data quality assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in capturing data in electronic databases, Health related is an added advantage.
• Fully computer literate (proficient working knowledge of MS office, including databases)
• Experience in data management and data verification
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to details
• Strong team player with exceptional people skills, broad minded and able to manage a varied and multicultural environment
• Strengthening and capacity building on existing national health information systems such as EDR.Web, TIER.Net, DHIS, HPRS and others) to enhance data visibility via dashboards and cascade analysis to enhance programme improvement.
• Support in conducting Onsite Data Verifications (OSDV).
• Provide technical support and assistance on Filing System.
• Provide technical support and assistance on clearing of Data Capturing backlogs
• Review of data extracts and providing Feedback.
• Support data capturing related activities at beyond zero as the need arises. 
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Participate in district and sub-district MERL meetings, workshops and discussions to provide ongoing technical support
• Any other duties as may be determined necessary

Requirements
Level of education

• Grade 12
• Post Matric Diploma/Degree Qualification will be an added advantage.
• Previous Exposure in HIV/AIDS and TB Prevention programmes (added advantage)

Job requirement and work experience

• 2 years data capturing experience.
• 2 years office work experience
• Experience of working on DCXR containers or trucks