Peer Coordinator_Cape Town at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• To coordinate peer educators in providing a comprehensive mobile and fixed site wellness service, primarily to people who inject drugs (PWID). This involves ensuring that peer educator work schedules are organized, monitoring peer performance of duties, and ensuring that peer reporting is consistent.

Minimum Requirements    

• High school education
• +One-month related training
• Previous experience as a peer educator or outreach worker
• Proficiency in isiXhosa/ English and another South African language
• Valid code 8 drivers license
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate peers working on outreach programmes and at the drop-in centre (DIC), under supervision of the PWID Project Coordinator
• Conduct outreach activities with the mobile unit
• Adhere to all relevant standard operating procedures, policies, and standards
• Engage with PWID community, including attendance of and participation in community advisory group (CAG) meetings
• Participate and assist in organising in PWID/PWUD support meetings, community advisory group meetings and structures as directed by PNC and project coordinator
• Support project advocacy initiatives

Skills and Competencies    

• Ability to write a report
• Ability to listen and help people see the best solution for their own health 
• Ability to communicate effectively with a team
• Non- judgemental, trustworthy and empathic. 
• Good communication, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Reporting and statistics