The Public Sector HIV/AIDS Coordinating committee (PSHACC) was established in 2004 to assist Public servants with HIV/AIDS related issues. High rates of absenteeism, deaths and early retirement on medical grounds which decreased productivity were prevalent amongst public servants which prompted government to establish a unit to assist employees in dealing with workplace issues in relation to illness. Due to changes in disease profile in the workplace, PSHACC has transformed to adhere to the Wellness and Disease Management System SZNS SANS 16001. As such, PSHACC has adopted a "holistic" approach to ensure that the most important asset in the workplace, the workforce, continues to bring positive returns to the organisation. PSHACC, through the assistance of the Ministry of Health (MOH) has established and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) whose aim is to improve employee health by providing solutions that assist in alleviating work related stress. Working with wellness coordinators in the different ministries, the EAP aims to provide early interventions that minimize absences, assist employees in returning to work and restoring work capacity as well as provide services that positively enhance the wellbeing of civil servants. PSHACC objectives:
To Enhance the prevention of new infections on HIV, TB and other health related conditions in the Public Sector (Service)
To Provide treatment, care and support for HIV/AIDS, TB and other health conditions for the Public Sector
To Strengthen coordination, management and M&E of wellness program in the Public Service
To Decrease early deaths, absenteeism and retirement due to medical grounds
To Increase productivity in the public service
Services at PSHACC:
Information and Education
Counselling (Psychotherapy) and care
Support groups
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Screening and Testing
Treatment
Referrals
