HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY (x25 positions) – ACHAP 1038 views

ACHAP was established as a public-private community development partnership in 2000 to enhance and support Botswana’s HIV & AIDS response. ACHAP prides itself as a health development organization. ACHAP is now an independent non-profit making entity with broader health mandate, wider geographical focus continuing to build on, and leverage on her core competencies in the field of HIV/AIDS, Public Health and other related health conditions.

The incidence of COVID-19 has greatly increased in Botswana and is becoming a major threat with emerging indications of local transmission. To effectively respond to the pandemic, there is need to strengthen the screening systems for early detection, maintain timely surveillance for a coordinated response and linkage for contact tracing and or case management. To carry out this activity, ACHAP seeks to appoint suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals with strong commitment to programme implementation to the following Locum positions;

 

HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY (25 positions)

 

The positions are tenable in the following areas: Shakawe, Maun, Charles Hill/ Mamuno, Gaborone, Kasane, Letlhakane, Francistown, Selebi Phikwe, Palapye/ Martins Drift, Tsabong/Middlepits/Werda

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to assist the designated COVID-19 surveillance team to carry out COVID surveillance activities.

Roles and responsibilities

• Explain the purpose of the interview to the participant at the designated site and obtaining informed consent.
• Capturing of demographic and clinical assessment information for participants
• Management of field data
• Assist the nurse/clinician in preparation of sample collection which includes ensuring appropriate labelling, packaging and transportation of specimens
• Assist Surveillance Nurse in the submission of daily activity reports

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• Certificate in Health Care Auxiliary/Family Welfare Educator/ Certificate in Health Education Assistant or any related field
• 4 years’ experience in the health care environment
• Basic Computer skills will be an added advantage

Candidates shall be required to:

• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage
• Be flexible and available to work on weekends, holidays and overtime.