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Key duties and responsibilities:

Coordinate Community Component of the Mental Health Project

• Through Outreach Team Leaders, capacitate and coordinate community health workers to support mental health users including home visits to support adherence, missed appointment tracing, provision of education around relapse recognition and their ability to identify and refer individuals and families at risk of common mental health disorders.
• Map existing community-based organisations which are available to support different aspects of mental health issues, strengthening existing referral pathways to these organisations and capacitation of these organisations to provide support where needed. These include addiction recovery groups, gender-based violence shelters and support centres, organisations supporting vulnerable children, adolescents and youth and others.
• Advocate for and contribute to community forums around mental health promotion, prevention and seeking help, including engaging with traditional leaders.
• Engage with traditional health practitioners to align referrals and care.
• Promote mental health through local radio stations, events and other available forums.
• Engage with Department of Social Development to ensure MHU from health facilities are linked to support in the community.
• Together with the project manager, coordinate regularly with SANCA, Vertice and other relevant partners (e.g. LoveLife) including supporting any campaigns or outreach days.
• Oversee community bidirectional referrals and linkage.

Coordination of Mental Health Support at Facility

• Daily oversight, capacitation and support of social auxiliary workers (SAWs).
• Capacitate DoH counsellors and other staff to provide support for MHU.
• Oversee support and counselling of MHU at health facilities.
• Direct service delivery to a subset of MHU who require additional support including linking to other available support in the community.
• Ensure that SAWS are aligning to the relevant SOP’s and relevant statutory requirements.

Project Administration and Support

• Complete, compile, and submit the relevant technical assistance tool/reports to line manager and submit these timeously.
• Ensure a monthly report is submitted of facility and community project activities to the project manager.
• Communicate efficiently and professionally through email and written documents.
• Maintain ethical conduct in line with principles of ethics when dealing with patients and patients’ records.
• Prepare and participate in audit processes as relevant.
• Identify potential advocacy issues and report to the project manager or relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with the collection of human rights data and reporting violations to the relevant parties or stakeholders.
• Advocate for mental health users and provide valid or authentic information for support.
• Obtain regular feedback from clients to establish the effectiveness of the community care centre services, missing services, gaps, inefficiencies, opportunities, and improvement measures.
• Provide regular feedback to the relevant stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
• Monitor a project implementation progress vs plan, adjust or provide recommendations as and when required to align to the objective of the programme.
• Attend to relevant mental health programmes or events, workshops, stakeholder meetings, audits, research and attend trainings to remain relevant and comply to latest trends and legislations.

Any other relevant tasks as agreed with line manager.
 

Minimum qualifications, experience and skills required:

• A Degree in Social Work or relevant qualification.
• Must be registered with The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP/Council). 
• 5 years’ experience working a Social Worker.
• 2 years’ experience working in mental health programme.
• Experience managing other cadres (e.g. counsellors, social auxiliary workers)
• Knowledge of various mental therapeutic interventions and related legislations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep neat, accurate, complete and confidential records.
• Knowledge of working with DoH policies.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Resilient and mental strong individual.
• Supervisory, mentorship and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willing to travel as and when required.
• Innovative, organized, analytical and excellent interpretation data skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and has attention to details.
• Previous experience in managing and coordinating projects.
• Facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Computer Literate – MS Office Packages (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel & PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid 19

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Key duties and responsibilities:

• Partner with line managers and provide comprehensive, pro-active, and holistic business partnering HR service to the District.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR initiatives focused on achieving business objectives and improving the effectiveness of the HR department.
• Manage the overall level of people risk in the portfolio and ensure that ER processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Build relationships and network with line managers through effective communication.
• Ensure effective and consistent implementation of the performance management process.
• Generate monthly HR reports and action/ innovate for improvement on HR Metrics

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Human Resources, Labour Relations, Organizational Development, and Industrial Psychology
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Minimum 5 years’ management and leadership experience
• Experience working in an NPO/NGO highly advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to creatively implement HR solutions and solve HR related problems
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in handling employee relations matters
• Computer Literacy and proficiency in MS Office; SAGE 300 experience highly advantageous
• Knowledge and experience working with BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and Labour Law

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Key duties and responsibilities:

• Support linkage to ART for hospital in-patients who are eligible to start ART; including through DSD
• Review and manage patients with unsuppressed viral load on 2nd line ART regimen
• Manage patients with complications of HIV, TB, ART or TB medication
• Coach and train junior doctors and nursing staff on HIV management to ensure transfer of knowledge
• Establish and maintain functional referral networks with referring CHC and PHC facilities
• Support Quality Improvement activities that result in achievement of 909090 goals at allocated hospital

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• MBChB degree with valid HPCSA registration as Independent Practitioner
• Minimum 2 years’ post community service clinical experience
• HIV Management diploma or training an advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in comprehensive HIV management
• Good knowledge of Antiretroviral therapy, TB and chronic medication
• Demonstrate initiative, and the ability to develop and carry out work plans and solve problems
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Good report writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

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Program Requirements

• Degree in Social Work
• Preferably Registered with the relevant South African Council for Social Services Professions or Professional Body
• Reside in Limpopo and the nearby areas
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years to apply for the program
• Only South African Citizens in possession of a valid South African ID will be considered
• Ability to keep neat, accurate, complete and confidential records
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and community health issues
• Knowledge of various mental therapeutic interventions and related legislations
• Knowledge of Department of Health policies

Essential Attributes 

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure & team player
• Resilient and mental strong individual
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and has attention to details.
• Proficiency in Ms Office

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all ANOVA Health Institute- programme activities and implementation management at assigned district/sub- district level/nodes.
• Develop and maintain key relationships (liaison) with relevant government department and staff, and other stakeholders with a view of joint problem solving and addressing challenges.
• Collaborate with DOH facilities to implement the COPC policy in all nodes.
• Support the development & implementation of the project in healthcare facilities, communities, schools, DOH and ANOVA workplan.
• Produce a list of strategic partners and stakeholders that are directly linked with programme goals and objectives, constantly work with the various stakeholders to strengthen linkage, and improve outcomes.
• Report project findings to internal and external stakeholders in aid of programme advocacy.
• Manage a diverse team of staff in conjunction with other line managers to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Arrange daily, weekly, monthly meetings with staff and all relevant stakeholders
• Implementation of project as prescribed by DOH SLA
• Monitor outputs in comparison with DOH targets.
• Advise and give input on QIP’s.
• Advise on additional activities to reach targets.
• Set priority actions and activities based on SLA and community needs.
• Ensure timely submission of leave forms and timesheets.
• Fill vacancies as required (in collaboration with HR and CBS project managers).
• Order equipment for operational needs.
• Provide ongoing support to Community coordinators, OTL’s and CHW’s.
• Liaise with PHC to do outreach campaigns.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports of activities.
• Liaise with all stakeholders.
• Take accountability for IT equipment and assets acquired/procured (safekeeping)
• Report losses to IT department/ Program Support and Program Manager
• Prepare and facilitate for DOH Governance M&E audits.
• Implement quality improvement plans for findings.
• Collaborate with DOH to put corrective measures in place.
• Attend all relevant meetings and give reports on progress.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Minimum years: 5 - 7 in public health/social development and demonstrated expertise in community care and HIV/AIDS.
• 5 years’ experience proven track record in leading and managing NGOs/NPOs teams and development programs.
• 5 years’ experience as a manager or team supervisor delivering primary healthcare services including HIV/TB/S2TI, home based care, etc.
• In-depth understanding of programme issues and policy work at local and district level.
• Demonstrated ability in writing and presenting programs.
• In-depth knowledge of the Western Cape Department of Health community programme, programme rules and regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience with budget development and implementation of quality control.
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design weekly work plans for the CHW and for him or herself (home visits, household assessments,
• community outreach events, etc.)
• Manage the Community Healthcare Workers per node.
• Work closely with the DoH facility management and the community leaders to facilitate the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach – meaning the OTL is required to attend the local community meetings.
• Attend and actively participate the multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the DoH facility management.
• Actively participate in the wellness and prevention interventions, e.g., administering of vaccines, screening for non-communicable diseases, family planning, etc.
• Plan and implement mentorship and coaching sessions for the CHW on the Integrated Health and Wellness Service package.
• Routinely record/update patient files and stats.
• Attend training sessions arranged by the DoH and/or Anova.
• Routinely travel to dedicated Anova, wellness outreach venues and/or DOH facilities in the Cape Metropole District, when required.
• Routine checking and correcting of CHWs registers/reports.
• Accurate reporting (verbal and written) of stats and narrative reports.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ensure that patient files are filled and stored correctly and safely – POPIA compliant.
• CHW timesheet and leave management and timeous submissions to Anova’s HR department.
• Manage the office expenses, advance claims, and mileage claims with timeous submissions to the Anova’s finance department.
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

 Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

 Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Nursing qualification (Enrolled Nurse)
• SANC registration
• Valid driver’s license essential
• Own transport and vehicle
• Experience working within the community will be advantageous

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all ANOVA Health Institute- programme activities and implementation management at assigned district/sub- district level/nodes. 
• Develop and maintain key relationships (liaison) with relevant government department and staff, and other stakeholders with a view of joint problem solving and addressing challenges. 
• Assist the OTL’s with their workplans and the workplans of CHWs monitoring community activities and maintaining a calendar of events to promote awareness of the organization’s mission. 
• Assist OTL’s with the arrangement of community/stakeholder/ward council meetings – Re: COPC approach & MDT at facilities. 
• Training, coaching and mentorship of the OTLs for improved programmatic outcomes. 
• Use the data for decision-making so that OTLs can be made aware of shortfalls and to identify best practices for learning. 
• Analyse and report on the success of events and marketing initiatives, making recommendations for future improvements. 
• Implementation of review and analytic controls for critical programme data, identifying bottlenecks and instituting timely corrective actions together with relevant 
• Provide accurate and regular situation/progress reports to management. 
• Reports must be submitted at required due dates for the allocated sub-districts and/or relevant sites. 
• Supervision of administrative staff and their work output as well as monitor the quality of work. 
• Support recruitment of qualified technical staff to implement work plan activities effectively. 
• Ensure that all OTLs are inducted on all the Anova policies and procedures and offer refresher training (in collaboration with HR). Where needed, monitor routinely that policies are being implemented.  
• Document best practices and replicate them where possible. 
• Arrange routine bi-monthly meetings per sub-district to review performance and to address operational challenges (with M&E). 
• Develop and manage quality assurance system/s ensuring that all Anova and provincial health care protocols are adhered to. Facilitate multi-disciplinary staff meetings to ensure synergy among programme components. 
• Ensure that proper inventory system is in place and being implemented. 
• Develop systems and professional standards including aligning to government standards ensuring the continuum of care. 
• Have a good understanding of the routine monthly report indicators.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Nursing/Health or an equivalent management qualification from an accredited college or university and/or relevant experience. 
• Prior experience in community outreach, event planning, or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle 
• Computer Literate – MS Office 
• A Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a manager or team supervisor delivering primary healthcare services including HIV/TB/STI, home based care, etc. 
• In-depth understanding of program issues and policy work at local and district level. 
• Demonstrated ability in writing and presenting programs. 
• In-depth knowledge of Western Cape Department of Health community programme, rules and regulations and reporting requirements