Facilitator at TB HIV Care

Job Advert Summary    
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

Purpose of the Position:
The purpose of this job is to provide multi-session evidence-based structural programmes and become an integral part of the broader combination prevention care and treatment program in a non-clinical site and/or community that links the community into care. (This is a contract position renewable based on funding)

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / matric
• Accredited / recognised counselling certificate
• 1-year experience working in the community or completed the THC skills building programme /internship
• Facilitation training and beneficiary of PPPrev programme would be an advantage
• Computer literate in MS office
• Driver’s licence would be advantageous
• Proficiency in English and isiZulu language
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Introduce evidenced based structural programmes to the facilities and CBOs in the cluster THC is supporting
• Map out the communities, schools and institutions of higher learning with burden of disease and large numbers of adolescent girls and       young women
• Introduce structural programmes and obtain entry in schools, institutions of higher learning
• Identify safe spaces in the community where structural programmes can be conducted
• Conduct vulnerability screening and identify the vulnerable girls to participate in structural sessions
• Develop a work plan for the upcoming month
• Provide multi-session structural programmes
• Records and maintains accurate and detailed information and keeps statistics in order to submit as required.
• Networks with all relevant stakeholders and implements an effective referral system to ensure effective service delivery;
• Ensure layering between structural programmes and behavioral and biomedical services
• Lobbies and advocates for youth in relation to HIV, gender and related issues
• Attends training and workshops as part of staff development
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Submits monthly reports to the supervisor

Skills and Competencies    

• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• Planning and organising
• Client orientated
• Innovation

Closing Date: 14th, March 2022