Mobile Clinic Driver - Johannesburg, South Africa - Anova Health Institute NPC

Anova Health Institute NPC

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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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 support for those who need it most.

Anova's Jab Smart project was set up in late-2017 to respond to HIV among people who use drugs (PWUD) in City of Johannesburg (COJ).

PWUD are at particular risk of HIV and suffer high levels of stigma and prejudice, often being denied access to essential health services.

Jab Smart is a peer-led project that provides a range of harm reduction services to PWID.

The project is implemented together with the COJ Health District, and it is supported by Global Fund through its partner NACOSA.

Anova is looking for a mobile clinic driver to drive our mobile clinic and trailer to various sites that we support around the Johannesburg Metro and surrounding districts to help with the roll out of our PWUD programme.

The successful incumbent will also be required to assist with the HTS responsibilities such as mobilizing, counselling and testing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Drive mobile clinic and a trailer to various sites
Transport staff and clients to various destinations
Keep records of kilometers travelled, manage and record them on logbook.
Manage and maintain all contents of the mobile clinic
Ensure all the regulatory requirements for operating the mobile clinic are adhered to
Report vehicle accident or damage immediately to the immediate supervisor
Plan and allocate vehicles trips on a daytoday basis.
Transports staff as per the needs of the outreach.
Conduct HTS responsibilities, provide support and administrative services
Assisting nurses with the operation of the mobile clinic
Ensure safety of vehicle and staff transported
Ensure that pretrips and posttrips are conducted daily
Ensure that the vehicle is always parked at Anova premises.
Keep up to date with the relevant policies and SOP's

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

Minimum grade 1
Code 10 drivers license with a trailer and PrDP
Must have no impairments or endorsements
5 Years drivers experience driving mobile clinic/code 10 vehicle or bigger and towing and backing up a trailer
The incumbent will have to pass the interview and drivers assessment with a trailer.
1 year experience working as an HTS Counsellor
Training in Basic HAST, HIV Counselling, Adherence Counselling
Knowledge of DoH HTS guidelines & protocols
Problem solving and customer service skills
Be familiar with Johannesburg Metro and surrounding districts
Must be able to work independently and in a team
Computer literate (Ms Office)
Good oral and written communication skills
Willing to travel to various communities as and when required
Previously worked with key populations, especially PWUD Community

Closing date: 19 February 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.

**Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.