DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

POST 18/96 : COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER REFS-TDHS/A/2020/24 (1 POST)

Directorate : HIV/AIDS/STI&TB (HAST)

SALARY : R257.508 per annum (plus benefits)

CENTRE : Tshwane District Health Services

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Science. A
qualification in Health Promotion. Experience within the HIV/AIDS/STI&TB (HAST)
environment. A valid code B driver’s license. Computer literacy. Ability to function under
pressure.

DUTIES : Provide technical support and mentoring for facility-based community Health Workers
(CHWs) and those placed at DoH funded NPO’s (HTS and Hospices). Ensure that
allocated targets are met. Liaise with WBoT team’s leaders at Sub-District level. Ensure
counselling complies with quality assurance protocols (RTCQI, Proficiency testing and
facility accreditation). Maintain a good relationship between intergovernmental
departments and District support partners to ensure that the HAST Program meet the set
objectives. Coordinate and conduct outreach campaigns according to the health calendar
in collaboration with other intergovernmental departments, NPO’s, private sectors and
CBO’s. Coordinate the implementation of NSP 2017-2022 and HTS policy including
VMMC, TB/HIV collaboration, HTA and adherence clubs. Monitor and strengthen Condom
Distribution in all Primary Distribution Sites (PDSs) within Tshwane Sub-Districts. Monitor
and conduct support visits to DoH funded HTS NPO’s on monitoring of budget and
program compliance. Compile and submit reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) for the
HTS, HTA, NPO Claim and Monitoring tool reports. Identify training needs for CHWs.
Conduct in-service training to capacitate CHWs. Lead and form NPO forum meeting at a
sub-district level.

ENQUIRIES : Mrs W Moripe Tel No. (012) 451 9022 / 9043

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to @ TshwaneHR@gauteng.gov.za.

CLOSING DATE : 07 August 2020