Peer Educator (PPPrev) Malangeni clinic at TB HIV Care

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 
• All Candidates must be between 18-29 years 
• Accredited/recognised 10 Days HIV counselling certificates
• Certified to conduct finger prick testing
• One (1) year related experience and/or training
• Ability to communicate in English and isiXhosa languages 
• Residing within the allocated ward
• Driver’s licence would be advantageous and own transport 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct mapping, with the guidance of the Structural Programme Coordinator, to identify hots spots to mobilize AGYW for HIV prevention.  
• Draw on knowledge of the target community to identify Community–Based Organisations, youth structures, youth ambassadors and Community Health Workers to support the mobilisation 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
• 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
• Submit monthly reports to the supervisor
• Submit mobilisation and case management tools weekly to the Structural Programme Coordinator