Linkage to Care Officers x2 at Wits RHI

Linkage to Care Officers x2 at Wits RHI

Linkage to Care Officers x2

– Wits RHI – APACE Project – Free State (6 months)

Type: Fixed Term

Main purpose of the job:

To ensure linkage to care of newly diagnosed people living with HIV from the testing point to ART care. To provide support and maintain retention in care of PLHIV on ART. To manage the APACE inventory of source documents, manage data and coordinate tracking and tracing of patients that are unconfirmed/initial lost to follow up and awaiting treatment.

Location: – Lejweleputswa District, Free State

Closing date: 11 December 2023

Submit detailed CV to: vacancy17@wrhi.ac.za

Advert reference number: AM – Lej 018 2023

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.

Implement the NDoH Guideline for filing and archiving of patient Records in Primary Healthcare Facilities

 Apply the Wits RHI SOP which supports the different steps of Clinical Records Management

 Ensure that active and dormant clinical records are separated frequently as directed by the policy and or guidance form the Facility Manager

 Communicate positively and openly with patients that are querying about their clinical records. Self- awareness and Self- Management

 Develop the attitude and aptitude to learn from mistakes and other people.

Required minimum education and training :

 Grade 12, Computer literacy

Professional body registration

 None Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

 Working knowledge of patient movement in a facility, and linkage and referral systems within a health system. Knowledge of Tier.net, HPRS or any other System used within the health system and experience with counselling HIV and TB patients are an added advantage.

Required minimum work experience :

 Previous demonstrable tracking and tracing experience in a health facility. At least 6 months administrative experience in a health facility. Ability to work within a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills Demands of the job

 Able to work under pressure, Communication with patients by telephone or text on evenings or weekends may be required. Escorting patients from one point to the other in a health facility to ensure direct linkage and return to care. Communications and relationships

 Build relationships with the community tracing team and other organizations that we support,

including the Department of Health and Ward based outreach teams (WBOTS). Maintain good interpersonal relationships with other partners and stakeholders. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients that are lost to care return to care

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to: vacancy17@wrhi.ac.za

The subject heading of the email must read AM– Lej 018 2023 and the job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:

 A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for

 A detailed CV

NB: Kindly note that preference will be given to candidates from Lejweleputswa district.