Tb Support Officer
2 weeks ago
Job Purpose:
- To increase TB case finding by providing screening and testing of highrisk groups.
- To trace and link to care people diagnose with TB, but not started on treatment and people who interrupted treatment
- To improve treatment adherence by educating and counselling TB patients
Objectives:
- To find persons with undiagnosed TB in communities.
- To improve treatment outcomes by ensuring adherence to treatment and retention in care.
General responsibilities:
- Conduct TB screening and specimen collection on close contacts of TB patients and other highrisk groups at community level.
- Refer those who test positive and sick household contacts to the nearest clinic.
- Conduct tracing of people (Including TB patients) who miss clinic appointments.
- Conduct doortodoor outreaches,
- Support Mobile DCXR outreach to increase demand for TB screening services
- Conduct patient education and counselling for TB patients.
- Support adherence clubs to enhance adherence and retention in care for TB patients
- Report daily to the supervisor (ENA)
- Capturing daily activities on M&E tools
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
Advantageous
- Certification as a Community Health Care Worker will be an advantage
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
- Conflict management and skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work independently
- Able to work in a Team
Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
**Closing Date: 07 May 2024
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