Linkage Officer_AYP: Eastern CapeTB HIV Care
Closing Date : 2026/Jan/16
Reference Number : TBH260108-6
Department : Support Services
Location – Clinic or Facility : OR Tambo
Location – Town / City : OR Tambo
Location – Province : Eastern Cape
Location – Country : South Africa
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 Linkage officer will be responsible for the successful navigation and linkage of AYP to various services in the AYP Programme.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12) or equivalent to NQF 4
HTS counselling certificate will be advantageous
Experience in linkage to care but not requirement
Worked with / in primary health care facilities and/or hospital setting preferable
Worked with AYP in a community setting
Knowledge of key populations programming preferable
Knowledge of HIV, STIs and TB prevention approaches
Ability to work non-traditional/flexible hours.
Ability to travel as and when required
MS Office proficiency
Criminal clear
Duties and Responsibilities
When on outreach, support peer educators by recruiting AGYW/YWKP clients to the nurse or Health and Wellness Counsellor (HWC) for services
Able to assist with HIVSS self-screening as per protocol
Develop strong relationships with health facilities in the subdistrict to enable successful linkage
Feedback to the NiMART Professional Nurse (PN) regarding referrals
Support PN to trace partners of positive index clients if permission was granted by the index client
Navigate AGYW/YWKP into health facility to ensure linkage to care
Data collection on referrals and successful linkage to care
Completing all required reports for the programme on linkage and referrals
Maintain a system of tracking newly diagnosed HIV, TB and STI clients telephonically or home visits
Monitoring linkage data and ensuring targets are met
Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed
Understand and advocate for AGYW/YWKP rights to health care services
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Computer literacy and IT skills
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics
Apply online at
https://tbhivcare.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/TBH260108-6