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 responsibilities of a peer coordinator, the Peer Coordinator coordinates peer educators in delivering comprehensive mobile and fixed-site services to Transgender People. The role ensures quality outreach, effective coordination, adherence to protocols, accurate reporting, and community-responsive service delivery This involves ensuring that peer educator work schedules are organized, monitoring peer performances, and ensuring that peer reporting is consistent.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8)

Advantageous

Training on HIV Counselling and Testing

Work Experience

Previous experience as a peer educator/ case manager or outreach worker (6 months) Gender diversity, transgender health and human rights (advantage) Minimum 1 year as peer educator, linkage officer or outreach worker Experience working with transgender communities is a strong 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 organisational 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 TG people on 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 TG areas and locations for mobilization Educate TG people on HIV prevention, sexual health, hormone therapy referrals and human rights Conducting outreach to distribute condoms, lubricants and IEC materials Support linkage, follow-up and retention in care for HIV, TB and STIs Mobilising TG people to access appropriate mobile health services Escorting clients to referral services Assisting with the development of new health promoting materials Monitor and report stigma, discrimination and rights violations 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 TG clients and general community Ensuring safety and that rules are respected at all times while on duty Providing support and encouragement to TG community Assisting clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. Gender based violence, paralegal, 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 * Assisting with managing client crises, if needed