Peer Educator AYP: Chris Hani

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. 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:

The peer educator should focus on directly supporting HIV testing services, including community and facility-based testing, as well as the integration of supportive services such as pre- and post-test counselling, offering PrEP and PEP, linkage to treatment, viral load suppression and re-entry into care. Perform minimum required M&E activities

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/ NCV
• 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 isiXhosa languages
• Driver’s license would be advantageous
• Residing within the allocated ward/district
• Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme a requirement
• Experience in data collection and capturing
• MS Office profiency
• Clear criminal record
• Ability to travel as and when required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct mapping, with the guidance of the Nurse clinician and enrolled nurse, to identify hots spots to mobilize most at risk populations.
• Draw on knowledge of the target community to identify Community –Based Organizations, youth structures, youth ambassadors and Community Health Workers to support the mobilization
• Conduct pre-screening to identify individuals at high risk of HIV and link to care

In addition for community:

• treatment literacy including PrEP for children/adolescents’/ young people through community based

psychosocial support focusing on adherence and disclosure including:

• Continued sensitization of community-based organizations working with children/adolescents and related stakeholders on linkage and treatment adherence
• Support the implementation and strategy as the Data Capturer with the team.
• Ensure the interventionists capture the paper-based forms on the electronic system
• Verify, scan, rename, and upload enrolment and risk forms and service plans provided by the interventionists
• Manage your appointments for each team/interventionist to submit and discuss their data
• Provide information to Team Leads on staff who are not capturing correctly to ensure ethical data and correction of the problem
• Health promotion during EPI catch-up/integrated community mobile outreach services
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor