Ward Based Educators (Field Workers) at Lesedi Local Municipality

• REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
• EXPERIENCE: At least must have one (1) year experience working in public service or NPO.
• EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS

DUTIES:

• Basic HIV knowledge and /or training Basic training in HIV & Aids counselling will be an added advantage
• Ability to read and write Ability to communicate and engage with local communities
• Ability to capture, compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data collected daily, weekly and monthly before it is submitted to the team leader /supervisor.
• Ability to write reports (numerical and narrative)
• Must be Lesedi Local Municipality resident and be based in the communities where they serve, i.e. Specify Ward Number.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To build well informed communities and individuals on HIV/AIDS, TB and STI's within the wards.
• To reduce new HIV infections through information, education and communication and the provision of services to support behaviour change.
• To reduce the socio-economic  impact of AIDS, to affected and infected families by providing care and support. To increase support for people on Tuberculosis and Antiretroviral Treatment to promote treatment compliance.
• To promote safe and heathy lifestyle through education on HIV/AIDS and health related issues. To facilitate openness and acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS.
• To promote Municipal and Governance initiatives and services around HIV/AIDS, including key programmes: such as HIV Counselling and Testing Services (HTS),
• Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), Anti-retroviral Treatment (ART) programme and other health services.
• Identify and refer Orphans and Vulnerable Children as well as the Child Headed Households.