Organisation
South East Regional Health Authority
Reference
VAC-51869
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
30/08/2024
Expiry Date
13/09/2024
The Contact Investigator prevents and manages STIs by investigating sources, locating contacts confidentially, counseling clients, educating the community, and assisting with treatment.
JOB PURPOSE:
A Contact Investigator is responsible for the prevention and management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through investigations and locating the source of STIs, HIV/AIDS and suspected contacts in a confidential manner. The Officer performs related functions such as counselling of clients and educating the community on the prevention of STIs. Assistance with treatment is also done.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- • Graduate from an accredited institution as a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse midwife, Public Health Inspector, with at least 3 years experience in their field of studies.
- • Successful completion of 1 year training in prevention and management of STFHIV/AIDS( is preferred)
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- • Knowledge of objectives, functions and specialized activities of the STI/I-HV/AIDS Control Programme and the Primary Health Care Service
- • Knowledge on related subjects such as family planning, substance abuse, child abuse, social services, etc.
- • Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and updates in the management.
- • Knowledge of special techniques involved in the investigation and treatment of persons suspected of and in contact with STI/HIV/AIDS.
- • Knowledge of the practices of Public Health, updates and current trends in the field.
- • Ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, health professionals, agencies, patients and contacts.
- • Skills in both oral and written communication.
- • Skills in counselling including risk assessment and risk reduction for clients.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB
- • May be required to work beyond normal working hours
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verify notifications of STIs submitted from the clinic, health department or surveillance office at the central level.
- Interview infected persons referred to obtain general and medical information about their sexual contacts.
- Locate and motivate suspect cases and contacts to report quickly to physicians or clinics for medical examination to determine the presence of infection and obtain treatment.
- Conduct STI clinics to interview, counsel, and ensure that clients and their contacts are appropriately treated according to the National STI management protocols.
- Conduct pre and post test counselling for HIV & syphilis testing.
- Provide related health education and counselling for clients, contacts and their relatives.
- Participate in surveillance of HIV and other STIs.
- Assist in organizing and conducting outreach programmes and targeted interventions for high-risk groups such as Adolescents, Commercial Sex Workers and Homosexuals/Bisexuals.
- Conduct health promotional activities in communities, schools, churches, service clubs, work places, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) etc.
- Foster and maintain professional relationship with physicians and other health and welfare agencies in the community.
- Contribute to the formulation of programme plans.
- Prepares and submit monthly reports.
- Provide technical assistance to Community Peer Educators and Laboratory Technicians.
- Monitor known cases and their contacts, reports and investigate delinquents.
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Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
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Required degree level:
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