Peer Educator_Cape Town 2024

Peer Educator

Closing Date	2024/12/03
Reference Number	TBH241126-1
Job Title	Peer Educator_Cape Town
Department	Counselling & Testing
Number of Positions	1
Location – Clinic or Facility	Klerksdorp
Location – Town / City	Matlasana
Location – Province	North West
Location – Country	South Africa

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Peer Educator

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

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 10Must have a minimum of 1 – 3 years’ work experience in the sex industry or experience as a peer educator Fluent in English and African languagesClear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify SW hotspots for mobilisationEducate sex workers on risk reduction and prevention interventions and record accordinglyConduct outreach programmes to provide male and female condom demonstrationDistribute male and female condoms and lube and record accordinglyAssist team in follow-up of referral of all new cases – HIV, TB, STIs and other health issuesSuccessfully refer SW to mobile health servicesAssist clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. paralegal, rape, trafficking, substance abuse, etc.)Provide accurate and current health information to sex workers using a variety of delivery strategiesAssist with the development of new health promotion materialsMaintain relations with health services managers, indoor managers/owners and other gate keepers/stakeholdersUse the attendance register for counting no of male and female present during the awarenessMonitor and evaluate the impact of outreach activities and compile a summary of activities to be submitted to the line manager on a weekly basisReport back to the Line Manager any positive or negative feedback from the sex work industry and general communityAssist with managing crises, if neededProvide support and encouragement to SWsAny other duties as assigned by the line manager

Skills and Competencies

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsAttention to detailTeamworkPlanning and organisingInitiative

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within, wherever possible. We will ensure that we accommodate internal candidates, however to maintain a competitive advantage and to recruit best talent is also important for the organisation.

If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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