Open Positions at Anova Health Institute

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Peer Mobilization

• Recruit at least 80 clients each month to introduce the programme and the available services
• Do risk assessment to those 80 clients reached each month
• Refer those 80 clients to Nurses, HTS, Linkage Officers, Advocacy officer, and the Social Auxiliary Worker

Field Support

• Provide harm reduction information and package to at least 80 clients monthly
• Manage your cohort and ensure they are provided with services and report to the coordinator to update your register

Mapping

• Identify at least two new sites monthly
• All the sites must be added to your mapping tool

Debriefing and Counselling Sessions

• Ensure that you attend social debriefing and give monthly feedback to the coordinator
• Ensure that you attend psychosocial counselling and give monthly feedback to the coordinator
• Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Grade 12
• Must have numeracy and literacy skills
• An ability to establish trust and communicate effectively with active drug users
• Ability to follow strict confidentiality requirements
• An ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Punctual and reliable
• Prior knowledge of HIV/AIDS and a recognized HIV counselling certificate would be an advantage.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Multi month dispensing for Differentiated Models of Care (DMOC)
• Assist with updating data collection and completion using pharmacy systems.
• Provide mentorship and support to ensure that adequate levels of stock are always available
• Identify areas of improvement or correction with script writing and liaise with the pharmacist and doctor to ensure corrections are made in future.
• Ensure compliance with good pharmacy practice
• Guide facilities on storage and disposal of expired stock.
• Generate and analyse stock reports regarding stock levels and medicine availability
• Ensure uninterrupted and adequate supply of medication for clients accessing treatment through Differentiated Models of Care
• Support the retention of accurate and updated records on pharmacy activity & decanting
• Perform duties of Pharmacist Assistant such as dispensing, drug supply management etc. in line with Scope of Practice
• Represent Anova in stakeholder meetings and workshops when requested 

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Registered as a post basic Pharmacist Assistant with SAPC
• At least 1 year experience on HIV/AIDS treatment regimen and adherence issues
• Understanding of ART, TB and general medication
• Good knowledge of antiretroviral therapy, TB and chronic medication
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure & independently
• Proficiency in Ms Office

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport Anova staff to their workstations including meetings and trainings
• Collect mail from the post office and various other pick-up points
• Ensure that drivers keep records of kilometres travelled and manage site visits using the logbook
• Report vehicle accident or damage immediately
• Ensure that the vehicles are kept clean by the drivers
• Assist in collection and deliveries of goods and materials
• Assist to collect mail from post office

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Code 10 Drivers licence
• Matric or equivalent work experience
• PDP – Professional Driver’s Permit
• At least 2 years driving experience
• Communication skills and local language ability
• Ability to maintain a professional image
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time
• Recognise and support business values
• Willing to co-operate with other Anova staff members.
• Positive attitude
• An ability to function well as part of a team

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the outreach teams to get referrals and to initiate ART for eligible HIV infected clients including PrEP.
• Provide follow up care for patients on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as Anova work plan and Facility 90-90-90 plans.
• Routinely monitor performance & registers of (TB/HIV/STI) programmes at facility level and provide mentorship & technical support where required.
• Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the team.
• Identify training needs at facility level and arrange in-service training where needed.
• Train clinic staff on MSM Diversity trainer and biomedical training and mentor staff at facilities.
• Use relevant M&E tools to report weekly to Anova sub-district team on number of clients initiated on ART.
• Support facilities with implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic treatment clubs in line with Anova’s work plan.

Minimum Qalifications and Experience:

• Matric/Grade 12
• A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• NIMART trained and certified as competent to work independently
• At least 4 years’ experience in working at a clinic (PHC or CHC) facility

Skills, Competencies, and Attributes:

• Computer Literate in MS Office (intermediate)
• Good report writing skills 
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills

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Key Performance areas

• Transport staff to and from the clinics and office.
• Transport staff to and from the office to events held on weekends and Public Holidays.
• Assist with the setting up and packing away of equipment used at events.
• Collect and delivery equipment, documentation etc. when required.
• Maintain accurate records of demographics of clients who use the transport service.
• Keep records of kilometres travelled, and manage site visits – logbook.
• Report vehicle accident or damage immediately.
• Fuel the vehicle and make sure it is always clean.
• Ensure that vehicle is regularly serviced and well maintained (i.e. tyres, brake pads, etc.) and that it meets general safety requirements.
• Prepare accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Compliance with traffic regulations. Defensive driving practised.
• Adherence to Anova policies and procedures.
• Minimal/No complaints regarding operation of vehicles.
• Provide other services as requested by management when not engaged with transporting people or items.
• Assist with photocopying and distribution of documents
• Assist with any office adhoc duties.
• Assist in collection and deliveries of goods and materials.

Qualifications and Experience

• Code 10 Drivers licence
• Matric or equivalent work experience
• PDP – Professional Driver’s Permit
• Defensive Driving Course an advantage
• At least 2 years driving experience
• Communication skills and local language ability
• Fully Vaccinated