Peer Educator - AYP: OR Tambo at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The peer educator should focus on directly supporting HIV testing services, including community and facility-based testing, as well as the integration of supportive services such as pre- and post-test counselling, offering PrEP and PEP, linkage to treatment, viral load suppression and re-entry into care.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/ NCV
• Must be between the ages of 20 - 35 years
• Accredited/Recognised 10 Days HIV counselling certificates
• Certified to conduct finger prick testing
• One (1) years’ related experience and/or training
• Ability to communicate in English and isiXhosa languages
• Driver’s license would be advantageous and own transport
• Residing within the district
• Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Conduct mapping, with the guidance of the Nurse clinician and enrolled nurse, to identify hots spots to mobilize most at risk populations.
• Draw on knowledge of the target community to identify Community –Based Organizations, youth structures, youth ambassadors and Community Health Workers to support the mobilization efforts.
• Conduct pre-screening to identify individuals at high risk of HIV and link to care
• Treatment literacy including PrEP, and adherence and disclosure via psychosocial support including:
• One-on-one counselling/consultation session
• Group setting counselling sessions e.g., youth care clubs, caregiver support groups
• Health talks to create demand for adherence/ psychosocial and disclosure services

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills