TB SUPPORT OFFICERS X 81Company : HST CareersDivision : HSSHealth Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern AfricaProvince : KwaZulu-NatalDistrict : eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityJOB SPECIFICATION INFORMATIONDescriptionThe Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint eighty-one (81) TB Support Officers for the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in eThekwini district. The TB Support Officers will support community outreach services to increase TB case-finding by providing screening and testing of high-risk groups, to trace and link to care people diagnosed with TB but not started on treatment as well as those with interrupted treatment, and to ensure adherence to treatment and retention in care by educating and counselling TB patients. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on continuation of funding and performanceFollow job blog for more jobs Key Responsibilities• Conduct TB screening of and specimen collection from close contacts of TB patients and other high-risk groups at community level. • Strengthen systems for referral of patients who test TB-positive and sick household contacts to the nearest clinic. • Conduct tracing of people (including TB patients) who miss clinic appointments. • Conduct door-to-door outreach services. • Support mobile Digital Chest X-ray services at outreach events to increase demand for TB screening services. • Conduct health education and counselling for TB patients. • Support adherence clubs for TB patients to enhance treatment adherence and retention in care. • Report on a daily basis to the supervisor (Enrolled Nursing Assistant). • Capture daily activities on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools. • Timeously reporting of M&E data.Key Attributes• Conflict management and skills • Problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and in a team • Ability to operate a mobile device • Ability to operate a mobile device • Good verbal and written communication skills • Good interpersonal skills • Good counselling skillsEducation RequiredMatricQualification Required• Certification as a Community Health Worker will be an advantage.Experience Required• Experience in health promotion and health educationRemunerationThe salary package for this position based on Global Fund requirements ranging from R49,386 to R67,217.40 as the annual gross salary.Other Job Details• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/careers/3356/view • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • Your CV must be saved with a filename reflecting your name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Preference will be given to applicants residing in KwaZulu-Natal. • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 September 2025, at 16h30. Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males, Indian females and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.Apply online athttps://careers.hst.org.za/careers/3356/view