Background

AQUITY Innovations NPC, a Section 21 South African-based registered not-for-profit organization, was established in 2010.  Our mission is to promote access to quality health and social services through innovations and technology. AQUITY’s programmatic focus areas include HIV, TB, health systems strengthening, capacity development Orphans and Vulnerable Children as well as other interventions targeting key populations.

Programme and Vacancy overview:

AQUITY Innovations NPC has been appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the GLOBAL FUND TB Sub-Recipients (SRs) in South Africa. The project activities are implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni district) and Eastern Cape province (OR Tambo, Buffalo City Metro and Amathole districts). As such we seek to employ the following:

TB Support Officer * 1 to be based in OR Tambo District - KSD 

Remuneration: R6721.40 Annual CTC

Contract end date: 30 September 2025

• Conduct TB screening and specimen collection on close contacts of TB patients and other high-risk groups at community level.

• Capturing daily activities on M&E tools

• Report daily to the supervisor

• Support adherence clubs to enhance adherence and retention in care for TB patients

• Conduct patient education and counselling for TB patients.

• Support Mobile DCXR outreach to increase demand for TB screening services

• Conduct door-to-door outreaches,

• Conduct tracing of people (Including TB patients) who miss clinic appointments.

• Refer those who test positive and sick household contacts to the nearest clinic

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certification as a Community Health Care Worker will be an advantage

• 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: Only candidates who are eligible to work in South Africa for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you require more information or require clarity on the above mentioned position, please contact the HR Department on 012 010 3300.