JOB REF: Aqu_ORT_179
JOB TITLE: Social Worker (PAAR) – OR Tambo District
BBACKGROUND
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 will be implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni district) and Eastern Cape provinces. (OR Tambo and Buffalo City Metro districts).
As such we seek to employ the following:
AQUITY seeks to appoint Social Worker (Pandemic) to be based in Eastern Cape – OR Tambo District.
REMUNERATION: Annual Total Cost to Company of R 566 460.00
QUALIFICATION
• A 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), and proof of registration with SACSSP.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the public health sector/clinical social work service delivery. Experience of working in the TB/HIV sector will be an added advantage
• Experience in working directly with persons who have chronic health conditions.
• Proven experience in all primary social work methods.
• Experience of working in high-risk communities
• Fluency in English and district local languages (OR Tambo: IsiXhosa. Ehlanzeni: Siswati; Xitsonga)
• Preparedness to work after hours and weekends occasionally.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Computer literacy.
• A Driver’s License a necessity.
APPLY HERE: https://aquityonline.co.za/system/recruitment/vacancy_view.php?vacancy_id=179&generic=0
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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 9 – 11 – 2021
