Job Description

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide HIV Testing and Counselling to UFS students.
• Provide support to students where necessary and assist the professional nurse with the support group when necessary.
• Assist with emergency HIV counselling and support when necessary.
• Referrals to professional nurses when necessary.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Capture HIV data on tests and counselling done.
• Compile test reports.
• Assist with administrative duties in the department.
• Assist with HIV campaigns on campus.
• Assist on South Campus with HIV counselling and testing.
• Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• One (1) year's relevant experience in HIV testing and counselling.

Recommendations:

• Previous working experience with young adults/students.
• A valid driver's license (attach a copy).

Competencies
Required competencies:

• Results-oriented:

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking:

- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Computer Literate - will work on medical programs for clinical notes.

• Leading:

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
3 July 2025.
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R144 852.58 - R242 799.71 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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