Job Description

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:

In addition to all other responsibilities of a peer coordinator it is to coordinate peer educators in delivering comprehensive mobile and fixed-site services to Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), ensuring effective outreach, quality service delivery, accurate reporting, and strong community engagement in a rights-based and non-discriminatory manner.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8)

Advantageous

Training on HIV Counselling and Testing. MSM sexual health and human rights (advantage)

Job requirements:

Work Experience

Previous experience as a peer educator/ case manager or outreach worker (1 year minimum) Experience working with MSM communities is an advantage

Driving:

Ability to drive and in possession of Code 8 or 10

(

PDP being an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure that outreach to all areas and locations is done as scheduled, by the requisite complement of peer educators Coordinate peers in properly conducting programmatic and mapping outreach activities, as per the relevant protocols, under supervision of the PNC Ensure that the DIC is staffed during operating hours by the requisite complement of peer educators Ensure that peer educator reporting on clients seen and interventions conducted at the DIC and on outreach is done correctly and timeously Ensure that peer educators adhere to association policies, procedures, and standards. This includes ensuring that peer educators complete and submit all necessary documents correctly and on time Work with peer educators in providing the comprehensive package of services to outreach areas and locations, as scheduled. Complete relevant work tools correctly and submit for data reporting Refer clients to the mobile clinic and promote other programme services as appropriate Partaking in information collection and consultation regarding programme development and improvement Identifying MSM areas and locations for mobilization Educating MSM on HIV prevention interventions, sexual health and human rights Conducting outreach to distribute condoms, lubricants and IEC materials Mobilising MSM to access appropriate mobile health services Assisting team in follow-up of referral of all new cases - HIV, TB and STIs Escorting clients to referral services Providing accurate and current health information to MSM using a variety of delivery strategies Assisting with the development of new health promoting materials Assisting clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. substance use and dependence, Gender based violence, rape, etc.) Collaborating with community role-players in engaging communities in providing friendly health services Maintaining relations with health services managers, and other gate keepers/stakeholders Monitoring Human Rights violations observed or reported by MSM and document these observations and interventions Assisting with managing client crises, if needed Monitoring and evaluating the impact of outreach activities and compile a summary of activities to be submitted to the line manager on a weekly basis Reporting back to the Line Manager any positive or negative feedback from MSM clients and general community Ensuring safety and that rules are respected at all times while on duty * Providing support and encouragement to MSM