Description:
Main purpose of the job:To provide individualised support for male patients newly diagnosed with HIV and those already on ART, including follow-up contacts to ensure retention of clients into HIV services Location:
Tshwane (Community) Key performance areas
Conduct HTS mobilisation and awareness campaigns, distribute flyers targeting the male dominated areas and workplaces and provide HTS Distribute HIVSS to the players and newly males tested for HIV Trace all clients who were issued HIVSS within 48 hours for feedback outcomes Conduct ITS elicitation and follow up services for the players/ patients in the coachs care Work together with the Data Capturer to Identify male patients tested HIV positive and initiated on ART in the allocated facility and catchment area and enroll them into the coachs model Provide individualised support for men/ patients newly diagnosed with HIV to ensure that they are initiated on ART, including follow up contacts session through regular meetings, phone calls and SMS Remind the patients about their next visit appointments for first and subsequent follow up visits for the first 12 months through SMS, phone call and home visits Utilise the telephonic support mechanism [access to Squad Manager and fellow coaches) for any challenges faced by the coach and is unable to solve Send the SMS and make telephonic call reminders to the patient about the next appointment date ,1st SMS and call at 7 days prior the appointment date and the 2nd SMS and call to be at 2 days prior the next appointment date) Conduct follow up (telephonic, SMS and physical) services for patients/players who are due and missed viral Follow up on patients/players not virally suppressing and provide enhance adherence counselling and refer to other service for support (Psychosocial support, social workers etc.) Provide information to patients on other health services available in the clinic or community Trace all clients who missed appointments within 24 to 72 hours to avoid early, late and unconfirmed missed appointments (SMS, call and home visit) Refer all HIV positive clients with different needs to multi-disciplinary teams (psychosocial, nutrition etc.) Maintain patient confidentiality when dealing with patients/players within the coaches care Provide health talks on HIV, TB, Sexual Reproductive Health topics and other related health services Participate in health promotion campaigns, according to Health Calendar Distribute condoms and IEC material within the community and to the players/patients within the coaches care Recruit clients especially men for HIV counselling and testing, and other health screening services in the community Motivate individuals and groups to brin
17 Apr 2025;
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gumtree.co.za