Key Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Project implementation<\/p>\n
\tRecruit and receive referrals of high-risk men.
\n\tSchedule and arrange appointments for clients at the clinics
\n\tProvide comprehensive counselling to promote retention in line with Anova policies and guidelines
\n\tRefer the Not Yet Ready to the Social Auxiliary Worker after utilising the Adherence plan
\n\tPromote and facilitate PCa testing and facilitate partner disclosure using the PCa Screening Tool and actively refer for testing.
\n\tPromoting case finding for men.
\n\tSpecifically focus on men in line with Anova work plan.
\n\tProvide Adherence Counselling to men.
\n\tReferral of men to relevant services e.g. (Index Testing, PrEP, GBV)
\n\tRecruit and refer patients to I-ACT adult individual counselling or support groups<\/p>\n
Stakeholder engagement<\/p>\n
\tAttend weekly Mens health Meetings.
\n\tAct upon the recommendations and outcomes of the Mens Health Meetings.
\n\tCollaborate with Ward Based Outreach team, Dietician, Lay Counsellors and Clinicians for bi-lateral referrals.<\/p>\n
Reporting<\/p>\n
\tReport daily with numbers if men mobilised, linked to care
\n\tKeep an updated record of number of clients offered adherence counselling, linked into care, index testing and partner disclosure, I-ACT individual session and support groups, referrals in line with stationery used by and Anova.
\n\tAdhere to facility reporting format for data and report according to facility protocol.
\n\tReport as per agreed timelines to Mens health nurse at the facility or other Anova team members as required<\/p>\n
Administration<\/p>\n
\tBe available to work on weekends &\/ or Public Holidays to provide mobilise recruit men and provide adherence counselling at facilities when required, a minimum of at least one Saturday per month (When required).
\n\tAttend Anova team & staff meetings as required
\n\tTimeously complete and submit leave forms and timesheets as per Anova policy<\/p>\n
Engagement with Anova staff<\/p>\n
\tForm part of the facility team and work 8 hours daily according to their agreed upon starting & finishing time
\n\tForm part of a multidisciplinary teams within Anova to promote 90% retention.
\n\tAdhere to & respect the facility\u2019s mission & vision
\n\tReport your absenteeism and any form of leave to both facility and Anova manager
\n\tLook presentable at all times, with your name tag on
\n\tAttend facility meetings as required to discuss Psychosocial related issues
\n\tAny other tasks as agreed with line manager.<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required<\/p>\n
\tMatric certificate
\n\tHTS qualification
\n\tSocial Auxiliary Worker advantageous
\n\tBasic knowledge on prostate cancer.
\n\tKnowledge of hostels, etc.
\n\tMust be able to work independently and as part of a team.
\n\tGood oral and written communication skills.
\n\tAbility to manage relationships.
\n\tStrong organisational skills, including task and time management, ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines; and work without daily supervision.
\n\tCustomer orientation
\n\tProfessional conduct
\n\tGeneral knowledge of health education
\n\tGeneral counselling skills
\n\tListening skills
\n\tAbility to maintain confidentiality
\n\tEmpathy and understanding of issues of people living with PCa
\n\tFriendly and able to engage people
\n\tResults orientated\/goal driven
\n\tFlexible and resilient to change<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.anovahealth.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
anovahealth.simplify.hr<\/p>\n
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