Job Description
This job is for a Health Care Worker or Lay Tester at The Aurum Institute in Fezile Dabi, Free State. You will be part of a team working to improve tuberculosis (TB) testing and care in the community. The role involves testing, quality checks, and working closely with healthcare workers to help fight TB.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Conduct TB testing using nPOC testing on samples like sputum and tongue swabs.
- Perform quality checks and record results accurately.
- Maintain testing equipment and manage stock of test kits.
- Follow strict infection control rules and keep the workspace clean and organized.
- Collaborate with the TB nurse for patient referrals and result sharing.
- Complete reports as required by health authorities.
**Requirements:**
- Minimum Matric certificate.
- Fluency in Setswana, English, Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu, or Afrikaans.
- Driver’s license and own vehicle preferred.
- Willingness to live near the facility.
**Benefits:**
- Contract position with fair employment practices.
- Open to all applicants, including those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
**Note:** Salary details not provided in the posting.