Peer Educator at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The peer educator will conduct mobilisation and pre-vulnerability screening to identify the vulnerable AGYW and record on the mobilisation register and case management register. Provide case management to all AGYW initiated on PrEP to promote continuation in care.

Minimum Requirements    

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

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 Programme Coordinator, to identify hots spots to mobilise 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
• 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    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Closing Date    
2023/05/08