Job Description

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:

Community Support Advocacy Officer role will focus on establishing and maintaining partnerships with the CSS Small Grant CBOs and FBOs, local coordinating forum on health and or AIDS; and representing the AYP programme at those fora. This role is also ideally placed to manage and update the sub-district-based services directory for easy service plan referrals and report on the Human Rights Violations

Minimum Requirements

Social sciences degree, public health preferable Minimum 2 years' experience in lobbying/support/human rights or programming in the public health or HIV field Experience in establishing partnerships within a CSS Small grant CBOs and FBOs Experience in AYP health, social and legal rights Experience in harm reduction and AYP programming beneficial Experience in conducting training Computer proficiency in MS Office Ability to travel as and when required Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

Establishing, maintaining and supporting the rights and needs of AYP in selected district Playing a key role in the networking and engagement with district stakeholders such as clinics, SAPS and DSD. Conduct sensitisation training to stakeholders per quarter. Participate in regular meetings with programme team to discuss progress and address challenges to continuously improve engagement Ensure linkages to the district AYP networks are made within the district Identify gaps of services for AYP and strategies with the programme team to ensure they are filled Ensure the implementation of the operational plan Engage with and build the capacity of the AYP network in the district Recruitment of beneficiaries at all entry points (Schools, Safe Spaces, Communities, TVETS, etc.) Complete the NACOSA enrolment, risk assessment and service plan forms with the AYP Identify AYP hotspots for mobilisation Return to Core risk assessment to be done with enrolled AYP's every six months Provide HIV, Tuberculosis, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-based Violence (GBV) information to beneficiaries Refer all sexually active AYPs for HIV testing to Miet Africa every six months Educate AYPs on risk reduction and prevention interventions and record accordingly Conduct outreach activities including male and female condom demonstrations and provide current and accurate health information to AYPs regarding PrEP & other services Assist with recreational, educational and economic strengthening workshops Monitor the activities of the peer educators Support on identifying AYP in need of further psychosocial support * Capturing the beneficiaries onto biometric system is mandatory.