Technical Assistant: Adolescent & Youth Programme at Anova Health Institute

Job Description

The successful candidate will be developing and implementing activities aimed at strengthening psychosocial support, adherence & retention for Adolescents and Youth including scale up of HIV testing, care and support for adolescents and youths in and outside DoH health facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of ANOVA’s APACE Psychosocial support (PSS) activities at facility level, in line with APACE strategy & workplan
• Oversee implementation of Youth care clubs to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment, psychological/adherence support and SRHR services to adolescents, including distribution of pre-packed medication/ART
• Mentor and support Youth care club facilitator to provide psychosocial support through implementation of Youth Care Clubs
• Promote PrEP and facilitate recruitment and enrolment of AGYW onto PrEP through engaging with various adolescent and youth organisations & facilities
• Provide training & mentorship to relevant staff (Internal & external staff) on key issues related to Management of Adolescents living with HIV or at risk of contracting HIV (PrEP, psychosocial, Disclosure, Adherence support, AYFS etc.)
• Responsible for coaching & mentoring ANOVA & DOH Auxiliary Workers, counsellors, HC’s and YCC’s on psychosocial support for PLHIV & enhanced adherence support
• Strengthen referral linkages within the health system, especially between health facilities and CBOs, in collaboration with ANOVA community team, other APACE team members in ANOVA and DOH stakeholders such as school health nurses, Community Health Workers, nurses, and social workers
• Compile monthly, quarterly & adhoc reports on the programme implementation and progress
• Follow performance management process of Anova through timeous submission of all relevant documentation for line staff

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Degree in Social work, Social Science, or relevant health related qualification
• Registration with the relevant South African Council or Professional Body
• At least 2-5 years of experience working in Youth and/or HIV programmes, including supervising Social Auxiliary workers or other junior staff
• Training in I-ACT and NAS (National Adherence Strategy) is advantageous
• Good presentation and excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Good report writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Office