Specialist: Health & Wellness (P10) (Institutional Office for HIV and AIDS) - (UJ INTERNAL ONLY)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, striving towards global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- To provide combination prevention interventions and strategies aimed at reducing new HIV infections & providing holistic service for PLHIV within the UJ community.
- To develop behavioural and social level interventions in relation to HIV and AIDS, STI’s and TB.
- Strengthen partnerships in order to efficiently achieve program objectives.
- Positioning IOHA amongst its Internal and External Stakeholders using strategic and innovative methods of communication.
- To strengthen IOHA Monitoring & evaluation.
- To deliver a professional, efficient and effective client and office- related service.
- Contribute towards knowledge creation internally, nationally and globally in regards to HIV, TB and STIs within the higher education sector.
Minimum requirements
- Basic degree in relevant Social or Health Science field (Psychology, Social Work, Nursing and so forth).
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- At least two years HIV and AIDS related experience within the Higher Education Sector.
- Previous experience with youth HIV related programmes.
- Valid driver's license.
- Honours degree in related field
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
