Community Linkage Officer

2 days ago

Polokwane, South Africa Anova Health Institute NPC Full time

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most._

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- We are looking for a Linkage Officer who will be responsible for HTS and ensure that proper linkage to care of all HIV infected patients is done according to DoH guidelines._

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- **Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Mobilising people in the communities to encourage them to get tested prior screening
- Provide HIV testing services (HTS) to clients
- Be available to assist all clients tested for HIV in the facility and from the community outreach sites
- Ensure that all clients tested positive are linked into care
- Provide Index testing to all HIV positive Clients found in the community
- Keep proper records of clients who are tested and initiated on ART
- Attend program meetings as required to discuss HTS/HIV/TB/STI related issues
- Give Health education on HIV/TB and STI
- Ensure Quality testing by adhering to RTCQI standards

**Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required**
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- At least 2 years’ experience working as a HTS counsellor preferably in the community setting
- Certificate in Basic Hast, HIV Counselling, Adherence counselling
- Knowledge of DoH, HTS guidelines and protocols
- Must be able to work independently and in a team
- Be able to work with little supervision
- Good communication skills

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

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