AIDS Healthcare Foundation Vacancies in South Africa

AIDS Healthcare Foundation HIV Testing Counselor Vacancies in South Africa

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation.

Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay.

Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to be:

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Includes the following:

Understands and implements operating policies and Conducts HIV Pre and Post Test Counseling.

Elicits from clients HIV risk history including, but not limited to, demographic information, sex history, drug and alcohol use, and past STD infections.

Administers oral or finger stick tests to detect HIV antibodies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer/Software Skills & Abilities

Should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret guidelines such as safety rules, universal precautions, operating and maintenance instructions, and program manuals.

Ability to document extensive reports accurately.

Ability to speak effectively in a group setting.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 15th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; AIDS Healthcare Foundation HIV Testing Counselor Vacancies in South Africa

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation Linkage and Mobilization Assistant Vacancies in South Africa

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation.

Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay.

Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to be:

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

Responsibilities:

Implementing the demand creation and mobilization work plan to achieve the goals of the project;

Together with the M&E team, implement the linkage and tracing work plan;

Liaise with the communities, community leaders, the DoH and other partners when mobilizing for HIV testing and related services under the project;

Identify and secure venues for the HCT campaigns in liaison with the Linkage and Mobilization Coordinator;

When required, supervise and mentor volunteer linkage & mobilization assistants on stipend;
Conduct individual, couple, family and group counseling of clients when appropriate and required;

Recording of mobilization/demand creation and linkage & tracing activities as required;

Produce reports on mobilization/demand

creation and linkage / tracing activities;

Participate in the design of linkage and mobilization procedure for the project;

Ensures compliance to all AHF policies and procedures;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Matric, and/or; Diploma or Certificate in Marketing or Community Work or Public Relations or Social Sciences or Health Sciences; or a Training in HIV counseling.

Experience working in an HIV setting or working within an NGO environment, or in community work, will be highly advantageous.

Language Skills and Abilities:

Should have good written, oral and interpersonal English communication skills.

Knowledge and fluency in Zulu a must for this particular position.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret training materials and clinical/technical guidelines and protocols is required.

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 15th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; AIDS Healthcare Foundation Linkage and Mobilization Assistant Vacancies in South Africa

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation Medical Officer Vacancies in South Africa

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation.

Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to be:

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

Responsibilities:

Begins assigned clinics on time;

Provides clinical care and monitoring to patients;

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines;

Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs;

Reviews laboratory test results and other reports;

Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient's condition; discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan;

Utilizes electronic medical records system to document patient care where available;

Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, occupational therapy or related therapeutic procedures; refills medication;

Qualifications:

Competency:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;

Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build

knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;

Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits

customer feedback to improve service ;

Responds to requests for service and assistance;

Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;

Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;

Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;

Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 15th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; AIDS Healthcare Foundation Medical Officer Vacancies in South Africa