Community Outreach Worker 2 Positions REF: LI CO 06/13 CATEGORY: HIV,AIDS,STIs and TB (HAST) LOCATION: Sweetwaters Site, Pietermaritzburg DATE PUBLISHED: 5 June 2013 DATE EXPIRES: 21 June 2013 The HIV/ AIDS, STIs and TB (HAST) Programme is seeking to appoint suitably qualified persons to work within one of their research projects based at the Sweetwaters Site, Pietermaritzburg. The successful candidates will be appointed on a 13 month contract. Key Responsibilities: ■Contribute in the planning and implementation processes related to community preparedness, entry and liaison activities of the study; ■Work directly in communities in implementing the community preparedness, entry and liaison activities of the study; ■Identify and work with key stakeholders and referral sources for the study and help to maintain links with these stakeholders and referral sources; ■Work with the Community Relations and Mobilisation Coordinator in setting up community working groups and community advisory boards for the study; ■Keep a diary of events related to community preparedness, entry and liaison activities of the study; ■Supervising community based volunteers and mobilisers; ■Conduct any other project activities that may be necessary for the effective and productive functioning of the team. Key Requirements: ■Grade 12; ■Fluency in isiZulu and English; ■At least 2 years relevant community work experience; ■Demonstrated computer literacy. ■Knowledge and experience in community work issues; ■Good interpersonal, facilitation and problem solving skills; ■Ability to actively contribute to team performance and work independently; Preference will be given to candidates with: ■A relevant qualification in community work; ■Valid, unendorsed driver’s license (Code EB). The successful candidates will be required to work a flexible 40-hour week. From time to time the incumbents may be required to work beyond these hours. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its senior managers, research leaders and support staff who are black, female or disabled. The HSRC offers attractive market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience. The successful incumbent will be appointed on a 13 month contract depending on performance and the availability of donor funding. APPLICATIONS: In your application, please include your CV, a letter of motivation indicating why you think you are suitably qualified for the position (indicate the position you are applying for), and the names of three contactable referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details). The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position. Applications should be submitted by hand or posted to the following address: HR Department Private Bag X07 Dalbridge 4014 Hand delivered at HSRC Durban, 750 Mary Thipe Road, Intuthuko Junction, Cato Manor. E-mailed applications will not be accepted. You can also hand deliver your application at HSRC Sweetwaters, Mbumbu Road, Sweetwaters. For queries please contact: Mr Phillip Joseph – 033 324 5019 Closing date: 21 June 2013. We encourage applicants to submit prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within two months from the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. - See more at: hsrc.ac.za/en/jobs/hiv-aids-stis-and-tb-hast/community-outreach-worker-2-positions-ref-li-co-06-13#sthash.nKGNUvTW.dpuf
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:23:36 +0000
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