Vacanct Positions at The Aurum Institute

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Identify through screening individuals who are TB-symptomatic but are not in TB medical care by giving referrals, utilizing information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach activities at various community venues and DOH Facilities
• Link patients to Treatment and Care
• Trace Lost to Follow Up Patients and Client/Patient Recalls
• Contact Management of Index Patients
• Work to build the trust and confidence of patients.
• Provide accurate information to patients about TB, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of TB care and treatment, and available services and resources and how to access them.
• Provide personalized assistance to patients to help them enrol or re-engage in medical care.
• Together with case managers and clinical staff, support patients throughout the early part of their care so they participate fully, become educated, and can advocate for themselves.
• Help patients to develop confidence in their participation in TB treatment.
• Work with case managers to assist patients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence services, housing programmes, education and employment.
• Co-facilitate support groups and create patient linkage to psychosocial support.
• Comply with all programme protocols, including those regarding confidentiality of patient information.
• Compiling and capturing of daily, weekly, and monthly stats
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by line manager.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Advantageous

• Certification as a Community Health care worker 

Requirements

• Experience in health promotion and health education 
• Ability to operate a mobile device. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good counselling skills 
• Valid code A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

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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. 
• Support TB patients retention in care and TB treatment success
• 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 10
• 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.

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Build and maintain good relationship 
• Attached to the DCXR containers to capture, record and report on all data collected from TB screening in communities and facilities  
• Generates daily, weekly and monthly reporting of data for reporting 
• Interact with colleagues and project management to ensure fulfilment of project objectives  
• Interact with Department of Health staff to capture relevant subject-related information 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 

• Collect and verify data daily, weekly and monthly to ensure data quality and conduct data clean-up as required.  
• Filing and administrative duties and perform any ad-hoc duties as required 

Reporting 

• Ensure that weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports are submitted on time. 
• Maintain an accurate vehicle log 

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Grade 12   
• Two (2) years’ experience in data capturing and reporting  
• Two years as a driver 
• Experience in recording and reporting of TB and HIV data  
• Knowledge of any health M&E systems will be advantageous  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office  
• Effective data management skills 
• B9asic knowledge of English and local languages  
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Valid South African code 10 driver’s license plus PDP 
• Ensure compliance with all local driving laws and regulations. 
• Experience working in a donor funded environment will be advantageous 
• No criminal record 

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Technical Work Responsibilities

• Ensure clients sign the consent forms before X-ray exposure.
• Ensure that the Ionizing Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations are adhered to.
• Record accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables.
• Keep accurate patient records including recording radiation dose and exposure factors.
• Provides support and reassurance to patients who may be unwell or have barriers to understanding.
• Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report them.
• Participate in the district/sub-district and facility development of operational plans for the deployment of the mobile DCXR.
• Maintain effective working relationships with outreach teams and facility staff.
• Liaise with the Radiologist/Medical officer for diagnostic and technical advice and support.
• Support referral and linkage to care for incidental CXR findings not requiring presumptive TB testing.
• Work with the team to ensure that all data is collected and verified to ensure data quality.
• Set up and prepare for daily activities.
• Supervise the teams to ensure day to day direct service delivery. Read and interpret Documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Write routine Reports and Correspondence.
• Speak effectively before Groups/Stakeholders of the Company
• Define problems, collect Data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Requirements

Education

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• HPCSA registration as a Radiographer

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Radiographer

Advantageous

• Six (6) months experience in a Supervisory position
• Private practice number will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Own car
• Valid driver’s licence
• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required
• Knowledge of relevant Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime

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Technical Work Responsibilities

• Identify through screening individuals who are TB-symptomatic but are not in TB medical care by giving referrals, utilizing information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach activities at various community venues and DOH Facilities
• Link patients to Treatment and Care
• Trace Lost to Follow Up Patients and Client/Patient Recalls
• Contact Management of Index Patients
• Work to build the trust and confidence of patients.
• Provide accurate information to patients about TB, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of TB care and treatment, and available services and resources and how to access them.
• Provide personalized assistance to patients to help them enrol or re-engage in medical care.
• Together with case managers and clinical staff, support patients throughout the early part of their care so they participate fully, become educated, and can advocate for themselves.
• Help patients to develop confidence in their participation in TB treatment.
• Work with case managers to assist patients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence services, housing programmes, education and employment.
• Co-facilitate support groups and create patient linkage to psychosocial support.
• Comply with all programme protocols, including those regarding confidentiality of patient information.
• Compiling and capturing of daily, weekly, and monthly stats
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by line manager.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Advantageous

• Certification as a Community Health care worker
• Two years company driving experience.

Requirements

• Experience in health promotion and health education 
• Ability to operate a mobile device. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good counselling skills 
• Valid code A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

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Technical Work Responsibilities

• Identify through screening individuals who are TB-symptomatic but are not in TB medical care by giving referrals, utilizing information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach activities at various community venues and DOH Facilities
• Link patients to Treatment and Care
• Trace Lost to Follow Up Patients and Client/Patient Recalls
• Contact Management of Index Patients
• Work to build the trust and confidence of patients.
• Provide accurate information to patients about TB, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of TB care and treatment, and available services and resources and how to access them.
• Provide personalized assistance to patients to help them enrol or re-engage in medical care.
• Together with case managers and clinical staff, support patients throughout the early part of their care so they participate fully, become educated, and can advocate for themselves.
• Help patients to develop confidence in their participation in TB treatment.
• Work with case managers to assist patients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence services, housing programmes, education and employment.
• Co-facilitate support groups and create patient linkage to psychosocial support.
• Comply with all programme protocols, including those regarding confidentiality of patient information.
• Compiling and capturing of daily, weekly, and monthly stats
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by line manager.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Advantageous

• Certification as a Community Health care worker
• Two years company driving experience.

Requirements

• Experience in health promotion and health education 
• Ability to operate a mobile device. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good counselling skills 
• Valid code A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

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Technical Work Responsibilities

• Identify through screening individuals who are TB-symptomatic but are not in TB medical care by giving referrals, utilizing information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach activities at various community venues and DOH Facilities
• Link patients to Treatment and Care
• Trace Lost to Follow Up Patients and Client/Patient Recalls
• Contact Management of Index Patients
• Work to build the trust and confidence of patients.
• Provide accurate information to patients about TB, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of TB care and treatment, and available services and resources and how to access them.
• Provide personalized assistance to patients to help them enrol or re-engage in medical care.
• Together with case managers and clinical staff, support patients throughout the early part of their care so they participate fully, become educated, and can advocate for themselves.
• Help patients to develop confidence in their participation in TB treatment.
• Work with case managers to assist patients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence services, housing programmes, education and employment.
• Co-facilitate support groups and create patient linkage to psychosocial support.
• Comply with all programme protocols, including those regarding confidentiality of patient information.
• Compiling and capturing of daily, weekly, and monthly stats
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by line manager.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Advantageous

• Certification as a Community Health care worker

Requirements

• Experience in health promotion and health education 
• Ability to operate a mobile device. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good counselling skills 
• Valid code A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

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Technical Work Responsibilities

• Identify individuals who are HIV-positive but are not in HIV medical care by receiving referrals, utilizing information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach activities at various community venues
• Work to build the trust and confidence of patients
• Provide accurate information to patients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and available services and how to access them
• Provide personalized assistance to patients to help them enrol or re-engage in medical care
• Together with case managers and clinical staff, support patients throughout the early part of their care so they participate fully, become educated, and can advocate for themselves
• Help patients to develop confidence in their participation in HIV treatment
• Work with case managers to assist patients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence services, housing programmes, education and employment
• Co-facilitate support groups and create patient linkage to psychosocial support
• Comply with all programme protocols, including those regarding confidentiality of patient information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Duties

• Promote Health Education on a daily basis by conducting mobile outreach activities in the community
• Coordinate, collaborate and liaise with all internal and external stakeholders toward the achievement of organizational goals
• Develop and maintain favorable relations with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist clients in accessing health related services, including but not limited to: obtaining a medical home, providing instructions on appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers
• Motivate patients to be active and engaged in their health plan
• Distribution of community educational material and marketing of the studies
• Provide social support
• Schedule and complete follow-up appointments with participants whom miss sessions
• Compile and submit daily statistics
• Compile and submit monthly statistics
• Recordkeeping of medication (ARV) handed to patients
• Compile monthly distribution report and forward to the Pharmacy
• Conduct monthly stock take and forward order to the Pharmacy
• Record stock received and distributed Adhere to all SOPs, guidelines and confidential agreements
• Identify training needs and implement approved interventions
• Achieve performance targets
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation
• Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Adhere to decision making processes

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Technical Responsibilities

• Strategically promote Aurum programmes, projects, partnerships and events through varied communications channels.
• Ensure that integrated communication and engagement activities speak to key marketing objectives highlighted in the strategy and operation plan.
• Advocating for the value of communications and marketing with internal stakeholders
• Increase the reach and impact of Aurum’s profile and visibility through the delivery of high value and influential marketing, communications, thereby significantly contributing to the development of new programme partnerships and funding opportunities
• Supervise Communications Team to deliver content in line with the Marketing & Communications Strategy and ensure that Aurum communicates in a consistent, accurate, professional and prompt manner with all key audiences.
• Working with Communications Team, keep the Marketing & Communications Strategy under review and update Strategy Action Plan on an annual basis.
• Ensure that key resources are obtained, engaged and managed against agreed objectives and within agreed budget.
• Develop measures for evaluating the effectiveness of communications and advertising

Marketing & Brand

• Advise on marketing and communications requirements for all units.
• Oversee Aurum’s social media channels in line with guidelines within the Marketing & Communications Strategy.
• Execute and manage social media campaigns to build followers, enhance visibility, and drive engagement.
• Conduct analysis to assess the performance of digital content.
• Build relationships with units and programmes within Aurum to provide regular content contributions.
• Work with internal resources and external agencies to provide content to third-party publishers on a regular basis.
• Ensure all campaigns and content are in compliance with the Marketing & Communications Strategy and the organisation’s overall Strategic Plan.
• In conjunction with external digital agency create a development plan for Aurum’s website to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
• Oversee website maintenance, ensure that it is updated regularly with images, news, video and new copy as appropriate, in liaison with marketing and communications colleagues.
• Identify key goals for analytics data and use together with information on traffic, to inform development decisions

Stakeholder Management

• Formulate strategies for building and maintaining effective stakeholder relations.
• Provide effective feedback, advice and guidance on communications related function to staff.
• Ensure that communication projects are fully provided for in budgets and cost estimates are accurate.
• Liaise with departments to ensure effective communication of programmes
• Liaise with department heads to ensure that Marketing and Communications is at the core of all Programme work plans.
• Managing internal and external stakeholder expectations, ensuring a clear vision is set out.

People Management

• Lead the team on delivering high-quality, high-profile programmes which reach a wide audience
• Individual development needs are identified and met.
• Formal performance feedback is conducted every trimester.
• High performance individuals are identified and rewarded.
• Under achievers are identified and remedial action is taken positively and timeously.

Requirements

Education:

• Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, advertising, or equivalent

Experience:

• 10 to 12 years of experience in marketing and communication roles, with 3 to 5 years of experience in a management role. Experience in marketing and communication in the international non-profit sector, an added advantage
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work independently, with senior stakeholders across a matrixed structure
• Strong relationships with media
• Proven work experience in digital marketing

 Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of health sector
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; strong command of grammar, spelling and style.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, and as a part of a team.
• Strong understanding of research ethics ensuring participant data and sensitive information is kept confidential.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and shift priorities frequently, with little notice, and as necessary
• Ability to work within tight deadlines to produce quick turnarounds
• Ability to engage in advocacy
• Ability to ensure that risk standards and procedures have been adhered to.
• Ability to monitor and report on compliance
• Good planning skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated proofreading skills
• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability prioritize and oversee multiple tasks

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Technical Work Responsibilities

• Liaise with Internal and External Customers/Stakeholders
• Coordination and management of community TB activities supporting high impact facilities within a District
• Ensure the management of TB patients efficiently according to DoH guidelines.
• Improve quality standards for recording, reporting of TB data in the community
• Ensure patients who are diagnosed with TB in community are linked to care
• Coordinate the down referral of patients diagnosed in the hospital and follow up to confirm that they reached the clinic and close contacts are traced.
• Human capital management through supervision and monitor capturing of TB data in the information system by the data capturer.
• Work closely with information officers
• Promote the provision of treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI) in eligible patients.
• Participate in district quarterly TB and data review meetings to provide detail of the community contribution to TB case finding and linkage to care
• Work closely with the PNs and Data Monitors to ensure quality TB community data is reported

Requirements

Education

• Registered with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse/Staff Nurse

Experience

• At least three years’ experience working with TB/HIV program within public health care sector.

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled/Staff Nurse
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Sound knowledge on TB/HIV data tools and systems
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office packages
• Valid driver’s license
• Own car
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime

Advantageous

• Qualification in TB and/or HIV management
• Experience on working on TB data systems used in public health care sector eg., TIER.Net, EDR.web