Peer Educator - eThekwini at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• To conduct out-reach activities in the sex worker community by providing current accurate health information, mobilisation of SWs to the mobile unit and linkage to care.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10
• Must have a minimum of 1 – 3 years’ work experience in the sex industry or experience as a peer educator 
• Fluent in English and African languages
• Clear criminal record

Additional Requirements:

• All Candidates must be between 18-29 years
• Candidates must reside within 5kms from the clinic you are applying for

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Conduct mapping, with the guidance of the Structural Program Coordinator, to identify hots spots to mobilize AGYW for HIV prevention.
• 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 vulnerable AGYW
• Educate (AGYW) about HIV and available prevention services
• Implement effective case management strategies in accordance with the case management standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that referrals to outside agencies are made.
• Support the team in assessing the needs of youth in relation to HIV prevention, linkage to care and adherence to treatment.
• Communicate with all beneficiaries assigned as per SOP.
• Inform the Structural Programme Coordinator about operational challenges
• Attend training and workshops as part of staff development
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and case review meetings
• Lobby and advocate for youth in relation to HIV, gender and other related issues
• Submit monthly reports to the supervisor
• Submit mobilisation and case management tools weekly to the Structural Programme Coordinator

Skills and Competencies    

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Planning and organising
• Initiative