Peer Educator_Sex Worker (Mpumalanga) at TB HIV Care

• 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 and experience as a peer educator
• Fluent in isiSwati, English and African languages
• Clear criminal record
• Valid driver’s license - optional

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Identify SW hotspots for mobilisation
• Educate sex workers on risk reduction and prevention interventions and record accordingly
• Conduct outreach programmes to provide male and female condom demonstration
• Distribute male and female condoms and lube and record accordingly
• Assist team in follow-up of referral of all new cases – HIV, TB, STIs and other health issues
• Successfully refer SW to mobile health services
• Assist clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. paralegal, rape, trafficking, substance abuse, etc.)
• Provide accurate and current health information to sex workers using a variety of delivery strategies
• Assist with the development of new health promotion materials
• Maintain relations with health services managers, indoor managers/owners and other gate keepers/stakeholders
• Use the attendance register for counting no of male and female present during the awareness
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach activities and compile a summary of activities to be submitted to the line manager on a weekly basis
• Report back to the Line Manager any positive or negative feedback from the sex work industry and general community
• Assist with managing crises, if needed
• Provide support and encouragement to SWs
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Skills and Competencies    

• Communication skills 
• Problem solving skills
• Non- judgemental, trustworthy, and empathic. 
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to listen and help people see the best solution for their own health
• Communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a team
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Take Initiative when required
• Reporting and statistics

Deadline:16th December,2025