Occupational Health, HIV and AIDS Counsellor

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated
  documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
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  documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to
  the vacancy.
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  number and expiry date.
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• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form
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  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
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DEPARTMENT: Group Corporate and Shared Services
BRANCH: Group SHELA and FCM
DESIGNATION: Occupational Health, HIV and AIDS Counsellor
REMUNERATION: R44 037,43 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing and 4-year Comprehensive Nursing Diploma,
  BA.CUR or equivalent majoring in community nursing science;
• Registration as a professional with the South African Nursing Council;
• Certificate in Nurse Initiated Management of Anti-retroviral Treatment and Dispensing
  Course will be an added advantage;
• 4 – 8 years’ clinical experience.

Primary Function:
Implement the Occupational Health and Safety Act provisions, CoJ Safety Health and
Environment Policy, through conducting surveillance programmes and health risk
assessments for all CoJ employees in all CoJ facilities.

Key Performance Areas:

• Consult and provide information and treatment to employees as per the Occupational
  Health Act, procedures and protocols including HIV and AIDS policies;
• Initiate employees eligible for anti-retroviral treatment and provision of follow-up treatment
  care and support;
• Conduct education and training programmes on Occupational Health standards, HIV and
  AIDS programmes and promotion of health to employees within the departments, regions
  and ME’s;
• Coordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with operational
  key performance and result indicators;
• Performance-specific activities associated with providing support to line functions.

Leading Competencies:

• Counselling and listening skills;
• Must be able to work extended hours as and when

Core Competencies:

• Professionalism;
• Confidentiality.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1pQlQTQNgR-Sploof5pXz4Aew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sibongile Mthembu
Tel No: (011) 407 6322

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 01 AUGUST 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

All the best with your applications