The Health Systems Trust (HST) invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of TB Support Officers (81 posts) under the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal. This role focuses on strengthening community outreach services to improve TB case-finding through screening, testing of high-risk groups, tracing of patients who have interrupted treatment, and ensuring adherence and retention in care through education and counselling.
The annual salary package for this position ranges from R49,386 to R67,217.40 in line with Global Fund requirements. This is a fixed-term contract, renewable subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance. Applications must be submitted by 30 January 2026 at 16h30.
- Position: TB Support Officers × 81
- Salary: R49,386 – R67,217.40 per annum
- Province: KwaZulu-Natal (eThekwini District)
- Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16h30
PURPOSE
The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint eighty-one (81) TB Support Officers for the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in eThekwini district.
The TB Support Officers will support community outreach services to increase TB case-finding by providing screening and testing of high-risk groups, tracing and linking to care people diagnosed with TB but not started on treatment, as well as those with interrupted treatment. The role further ensures adherence to treatment and retention in care through education and counselling of TB patients.
This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on continuation of funding and performance. The facilities that will be supported in this project are listed below under Application Enquiries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct TB screening and specimen collection from close contacts of TB patients and other high-risk groups at community level.
- Strengthen referral systems for patients who test TB-positive and sick household contacts to the nearest clinic.
- Conduct tracing of people (including TB patients) who miss clinic appointments.
- Conduct door-to-door outreach services.
- Support mobile Digital Chest X-ray services at outreach events to increase demand for TB screening services.
- Provide health education and counselling for TB patients.
- Support adherence clubs to enhance treatment adherence and retention in care.
- Report daily to the supervisor (Enrolled Nursing Assistant).
- Capture daily activities on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools.
- Ensure timely reporting of M&E data.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12
- Certification as a Community Health Worker will be an advantage.
- Experience in health promotion and health education.
- Ability to operate a mobile device.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and counselling skills.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Conflict management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
REMUNERATION
The salary package for this position, based on Global Fund requirements, ranges from:
R49,386 to R67,217.40 per annum
APPLICATION ENQUIRIES
The following facilities will be supported in eThekwini district. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the ward/area where the facility is located:
- Addington Gateway Clinic
- Addington Hospital
- Amaoti Clinic
- Bester Clinic
- Chatsworth Township Centre Clinic
- Clermont Clinic
- Halley Stott Clinic
- Hlengisizwe Clinic
- Inanda C CHC
- Isipingo Clinic
- kwaDabeka CHC
- kwaMakhutha Clinic
- KwaMashu B Clinic
- KwaMashu Poly Clinic
- kwaNdengezi Clinic
- Lamontville Clinic
- Lancers Road Clinic
- Lindelani Clinic
- Lovu Clinic
- Mahatma Gandhi Hospital
- Mpola Clinic
- Msunduze Bridge Clinic
- Overport Clinic
- Phoenix CHC
- Pinetown Clinic
- Qadi Clinic
- St Mary’s Hospital (Marianhill)
- Tongaat CHC
- Tshelimnyama Clinic
- uMlazi D Clinic
- uMlazi U21 Clinic
- uMzomuhle (uMlazi H) Clinic
- Verulam Clinic
- Victoria Mxenge Hospital
- Wentworth Hospital
PLEASE NOTE
- All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.
- If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- HST reserves the right not to fill this position.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 January 2026, at 16h30
Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males, Indian females, and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The Health Systems Trust (HST) invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of TB Support Officers (81 posts) under the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on strengthening community outreach services to improve TB case-finding through screening and testing of high-risk groups, tracing patients who have interrupted treatment, and supporting adherence and retention in care through education and counselling.
Interested applicants are required to submit a detailed and updated CV, certified copies of certificates (not older than three months), and proof of residence obtained and stamped by the Ward Councillor. Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected]