Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct early childhood disability screenings (e.g., hearing, vision) for children aged 0 to six years.
- Provide health education on disabilities and AT.
- Collect and manage screening data, including other related administrative responsibilities.
- Handle screening referrals, including patient monitoring and tracking, and provide relevant feedback to caregivers.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Matric qualification (High School in South Africa).
- Proficiency in English and an African language commonly spoken in the assigned area (suburb, city, or subdistrict).
- Police clearance certificate.
- Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel (proficiency will be tested during the recruitment process).
Advantages:
- Experience in the public health sector
- Strong communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette
- Ability to function well in a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to undergo a health screening as per Occupational health and safety requirements
- An understanding of infection control protocols
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, be effective in high-pressure situations and adapt to fast-paced and changing environments with a strong commitment to excellence, both internally and externally, and with limited-structural support
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills.
