Health Care Worker / Lay Tester

Job description

The Aurum Institute is recruiting 4 Health Care Workers / Lay Testers in eThekwini (Durban) on a temporary contract. The role involves TB near point-of-care testing, quality control testing, recording and reporting results, and working with the facility TB nurse and laboratory. No clinical experience is required. Appointments are subject to security clearance, reference checks and a competency assessment. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. If you do not hear back within 21 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Reference: JR-2026-8-15(DBN).

Requirements

• Matric with Life Sciences
• No clinical experience required
• Fluent in local languages (Setswana, English, Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu or Afrikaans)
• Must live near the facility in the community
• Driver’s licence, own vehicle, computer literacy and TB community education experience are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Conduct TB near point-of-care (nPOC) testing on sputum samples and tongue swabs
• Perform and record quality control testing
• Clean and maintain testing equipment
• Manage test kits and consumables
• Follow infection control measures
• Work with the facility TB nurse and laboratory on referrals and results

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