Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - Social Worker

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – Social Worker

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SOCIAL WORKER HAST (HTS MENTOR) (X1 POST)
Directorate: Nursing Services (HAST)
SALARY : R294 411 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and bachelor’s degree of Arts in Social Work, Registration with a
South African Council for Social Service professions as a Social Worker. Three
(03) years’ experience as a social worker, trained in TB/HIV /PMTCT
programme. and experience in supervising Rapid Test Continuous Quality
Improvement Initiative (RTCQII), IQC and Proficiency test will be added
advantage. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of related framework
and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service ACT and regulations. Good
verbal and written communication, interpersonal, financial, and Human
Resources Management Computer literacy – intermediate level in MS Office
programmes. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context.
Analytic thinking, Problem Solving and independent decision-making.

DUTIES : Conducting psychosocial Assessments of TB/HIV/PMTCT patients, clinical
and non-clinical health care workers. Providing psycho-social support,
including supportive debriefing and counselling to patients, care givers, and
HTS Testers (clinical and non-clinical). Strengthen re-engagement and linkage
of TB/HIV patients back to care Mentor and supervise the Social Auxiliary
Workers, Testers and Counsellors and other teams based at the hospital on
their daily activities. Conduct training needs analysis of the Social Auxiliary
Workers, other teams based at the hospital. Provide allocation of duties and
report compilation of the Testers/Counsellors Social Auxiliary Workers,
including other teams involved in HAST Programme Maintains relations with
Operational Managers of the TB Centre, Adult Infectious disease, Paediatrics
Infectious Disease, PMTCT and other stakeholders for HAST Programme.
Monitor Linkage of all clients tested for TB/HIV patients to prevention care and
treatment. Collaborate with sub-district, district, and other district support
partner, social workers to reinforce retention of TB-HIV patients to care.
Establish and strengthen inter-departmental patient referral system. outline all
referral pathways for psychosocial support activities. Provide reports to all
relevant supporting departments. Collaborate with direct service delivery
teams to provide appropriate interventions aimed at retaining TB/HIV patients
to care Support the formation and facilitation of support groups in the Infectious
Disease, to improve treatment adherence. Record and maintain accurate and
detailed client information and interventions, as well as keep statistics, for
timeous submission as required. Organize and conduct in-service training for
employees and other stakeholders. Oversee implementation of Rapid Test
Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative (RTCQII)Conduct National
Certification Assessment for all Testers. Monitor implementation of HTS, Index,
HIVSS including Psychosocial counselling of complex cases. Comply with the
Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly
reviews and final assessment.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MB Mulaudzi Tel No: (011) 933 0134

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris
Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8am to 3pm at Ground Floor, Main
Admin Building or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani
Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808 and or via
courier (Kindly note that the application forms received by the institution after
the closing date of the advert irrespective of the reasons will not be
considered). Applications may also be uploaded online at
www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No
faxed applications will be considered.

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please
refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and
signed. On the Z83 application form the Department where position was
advertised it should state Department of Health (Chris Hani Baragwanath
Academic Hospital). According to Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant
documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that
specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order
indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting
and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be
in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be
required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service
certificate, other relevant documents on or before the interview and candidates
in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the
Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification
(Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate
supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification
beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant
information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the
candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record
checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you
have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate
may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical
exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to
determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve
the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the
principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.