peer Educator

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized 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

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.

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
• Residing within the allocated ward/clinic
• Driver’s license would be advantageous and own transport
• Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme a requirement

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 Facility:

• treatment literacy including PrEP, and adherence and disclosure via psychosocial support including:
• one-on-one counselling/consultation session
• Group setting counselling sessions g., youth care clubs, caregiver support groups
• Health talks to create demand for adherence/ psychosocial and disclosure services

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
• Health promotion during EPI catch-up/integrated community mobile outreach services
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor