Peer Educator (PPPrev) Wanted At TB HIV Care

Peer Educator (PPPrev) Wanted At TB HIV Care. The position is available at Malangeni Clinic.

Purpose of the Job

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

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 
• All Candidates must be between 18-29 years 
• Accredited/recognised 10 Days HIV counselling certificates
• Certified to conduct finger prick testing
• One (1) year related experience and/or training
• Ability to communicate in English and isiXhosa languages 
• Residing within the allocated ward
• Driver’s license would be advantageous and own transport

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct mapping, with the guidance of the Structural Programme Coordinator, to identify hots spots to mobilize 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
• 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
• 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 organizational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Closing Date: 2024/02/01