Tb Support Officer - Durban, South Africa - The Aurum Institute

The Aurum Institute
The Aurum Institute
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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Purpose:


  • To increase TB case finding by providing screening and testing of highrisk groups.
  • To trace and link to care people diagnose with TB, but not started on treatment and people who interrupted treatment
  • To improve treatment adherence by educating and counselling TB patients

Objectives:


  • To find persons with undiagnosed TB in communities.
  • To improve treatment outcomes by ensuring adherence to treatment and retention in care.

General responsibilities:


  • Conduct TB screening and specimen collection on close contacts of TB patients and other highrisk groups at community level.
  • Refer those who test positive and sick household contacts to the nearest clinic.
  • Conduct tracing of people (Including TB patients) who miss clinic appointments.
  • Conduct doortodoor outreaches,
  • Support Mobile DCXR outreach to increase demand for TB screening services
  • Conduct patient education and counselling for TB patients.
  • Support adherence clubs to enhance adherence and retention in care for TB patients
  • Report daily to the supervisor (ENA)
  • Capturing daily activities on M&E tools

Qualifications:


  • Grade 12 or equivalent

Advantageous

  • Certification as a Community Health Care Worker will be an advantage

Requirements:


  • Experience in health promotion and health education
  • Ability to operate a mobile device
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good counselling skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:


  • Conflict management and skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to work in a Team

Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

**Closing Date: 07 May 2024
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