Peer Educator 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
• Accredited or recognised counselling certificate
• Minimum 1 – 3 years’ work experience in the sex industry or experience as a peer educator
• Fluent in English / isiZulu

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Identify SW hotspots for mobilisation
• Educate sex workers on risk reduction 
• 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
• Provide accurate and current health information to sex workers using a variety of delivery strategies

Skills and Competencies    

• Report-writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
• Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
• Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
•  Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Organisational and planning skills
• Average level of numeracy with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Good problem-solving ability
• Very good reasoning ability

Closing Date: 9th, April 2022