Job Description

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The Senior social worker / Team Lead will manage the (AYP) programme in designated safe spaces. This focus will mainly be on adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) programmes implemented at designated THC Community Safe Spaces and within their communities to ensure enrichment, risk assessment, quality care and support for AYPs

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 Social Work Honours degree Minimum six years' experience in social work, supervision and management Must have valid registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professionals Accredited relevant post-graduate qualification will be an advantage MS Office proficiency Clear criminal record Ability to travel as and when required

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the successful implementation of the NACOSA community HIV/TB project Manage team of interventionists and social workers Responsible for the quality and quantity of all psychosocial services enrolment and risk assessments and data capturing of your team Ensure financial good governance, notifying and providing the financial department with financial requirements ensure positive working relationships with all stakeholders, funders and within the teams Liaise with partner organisations to implement the biomedical services for AYPs Ensures good project management of all functions Manage your team's recruitment of beneficiaries at all entry points Manage your team iro the monthly targets as set by NACOSA to be achieved. Identify AYP hotspots for mobilization Training and oversight of PGTs social and auxiliary workers to increase their knowledge and quality service delivery Submits psychosocial data for all AYP served to M&E Officer and Data Analyst Ensures internal, regular communication and meetings with your team Mobilise, create programme awareness and promote the utilization of services to AYP's * Ongoing Programme Networking and Awareness