About the Opportunity
The Hepatitis C Testing Coordinator will work within Drug Health's Blood Borne Virus Program to coordinate hepatitis C testing services.
The role suits someone looking to work in a team that engages with people with a history of injecting drug use who may be living with hepatitis C in Drug Health and community settings across SWSLHD.
What You'll be Doing
The primary purpose of this position is to provide a range of harm reduction interventions for clients of the program, including the provision of new injecting equipment; health education; brief interventions and referral into treatment.
The Harm Reduction Program protects the community from the spread of blood borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C principally through the distribution of sterile injecting equipment to intravenous drug users and provision of information, advice referral services.
Health promotion, overdose prevention and safe disposal programs are also provided through this program to service users and to health, welfare and community agencies.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant health qualifications deemed by the employer and/or demonstrated experience in working with injecting drug users within a range of harm reduction settings.
- Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated high level of communication including verbal, written and project management skills.
- Ability to plan and implement health promotional activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to implement quality improvement processes.
- Demonstrated ability to provide brief interventions to clients with drug use issues.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.