Job Description

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 provide support to those who needs it most.We are looking for a Social Auxiliary Worker who is passionate to lead a team of Men who have sex with other Men (MSM) to provide holistic and patient-centered psychosocial aspects of HIV Care at our supported health facilities and in our outreach campaign.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesTherapeutic Interventions / Psychosocial Support

• Provide safe and confidential psychosocial or crisis interventions for MSMs in the programme.
• If required, provide trauma containment support for MSM.
• Provide special focus in supporting MSM clients, with social re-integration and family re-unification.
• Follow up on each client, checking adherence to ART, TB treatment or PEP.
• When required, support Outreach Workers with counselling for pre and post HIV testing.
• Support referral for any services the MSM requires.

Reporting, Administration and Facilitation

• Complete the required data collection tools.
• Compile reports on client trends, needs, challenges and actions.
• When applicable, participate in general programme activities.
• Perform related office administration duties of the programme.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis.
• Represent the organization with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles.
• Act as a role model to strengthen positive behavior change of MSM and Outreach Workers and Senior Ambassadors.

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Social Auxiliary Work certificate recognized by the HWSETA and enrolled in Social Work degree.
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Must have at least 2 5 years experience working with PLWHIV (People Living with HIV)
• Training in I-ACT and NAS (National Adherence Strategy)
• Training in Key population groups is an advantage.
• Must have experience working in HIV/AIDS programmes and supervision of staff.
• Good presentation and excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Willing to travel to various communities as and when required.

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.Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.For more information on Anova visit our website: www.anovahealth.co.za

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