Linkage Officer

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Tower Group are currently seeking candidates for their open Linkage Officer position in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Linkage Officer role such as with an industry leading company like Tower Group?

Vacancies for Linkage Officers have become available in the uMgungundlovu DistrictDIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATE: -The following documents must be submitted:CV with full job functions/ duties and dates of employmentCertified copies of Identity Document and Driver’s License and all qualifications (Matric Certificate, Tertiary and other courses, SANC Certificate) Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants.Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome by Tower Group(This institution is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Institution and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post/s). CLOSING DATE : 31st MAY 2022 POST : LINKAGE OFFICER DISTRICTS : UMGUNGUNDLOVU DURATION : CONTRACT Minimum Qualifications required: Grade 12Certificate in Enrolled NursingCurrent Registration with SANCHIV/ AIDS Counselling Certificate (other courses are an advantage)Local applicants will be given preferenceMinimum 1 – 2 years’ experience (excluding practical’s) Job Description: Link patients that tested positive in the community and facility into the facility for care and treatmentTrack and trace defaulting (early missed, late, unconfirmed LTFU) patientsFacilitate data flow to outreach teams and map community outreach accordinglyProvide health educationDemand creation in the community:TestingTreatmentDifferentiated care modalitiesHealth campaigns / wellness daysIdentify hotspots for testing campaignsStakeholder engagementAttend and represent facility at community fora – WAC and War rooms Tasks / Activities:Linking positive clients into careSame day Initiationcoordinate a “handshake handover” to clinician for treatment for all patients tested positive in the community and in the facilityIf not ready for linkage, record in linkage register for follow upEvery day draw a list of patients initiated onto treatment from linkage registerReview 7 day follow up – Follow up with any patients that had identified clinical issue/reason that they have not been attended to at the clinicReview linkage register for tested but not initiated and send reminder for initiationTracing LTFUDraw patient list of LTF (early missed, late, ULTFU)Call each patient 3 x over 3 days  APPLICATIONS SHOULD EMAIL THEIR CV’S TO: RecruitmentNGO@towergroup.co.za 

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