Peer Educator_Mpumalanga (Temporary) at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

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

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10 
• Peer educators should be ex or current people who have used or injected drugs as they are a ‘peer’ and have therefore experienced the context, and challenges faced by PWID/PWUD
• Minimum 1 years’ work experience in the PWID Community or experience as a peer educator
• Fluent in English and other African languages
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Distribution of harm reduction packs and safer sex commodities
• Provide accurate health information to PWID/PWUD on harm reduction and safe injecting practices, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB, SRH and human rights
• Link and or refer PWID/PWUD living with HIV or TB for treatment to the mobile nurse/ drop in centre or nearest health facility
• Ensure HIV negative PWID/PWUD are regularly tested and are encouraged to uptake PrEP as HIV prevention method.
• Promote psychological support, referral to social services and follow-up
• Recruit PWID/PWUD for Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) and complete eligibility criteria
• Identify women who inject drugs and provide dignity packs

Skills and Competencies    

• Good communication skills
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
• Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
• Organisational and planning skills
• Report-writing skills

Deadline:10th July,2025