To educate Transgender women and their partners regarding sexual reproductive-related issues as well as create a presence within the Transgender community through the community clinic, outreach service and, mobile services by spreading messages of positive decision-making and making a difference through social and educational initiatives
Location:
Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Provide a comprehensive package of services through a network of Peer Educators to Transgender women and their partners at the site, including group-based support and risk reduction for Transgender women
Coordinate the activities of Peer Educators to cover all areas of designated sites under the control of the Site Coordinator
Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress and address challenges to continuously improve programme implementation
Monitor the activities of Peer Educators and provide the necessary support to ensure the performance, confidentiality and commitment of Peer Educators
Provide emotional support, counselling and supervision to Peer Educators
Address any challenges and performance-related issues with the Peer Educators to the Site Manager
Work closely with the Peer Educators to ensure successful referral and follow-up
If applicable, perform health-related duties under the supervision of a professional nurse
Conduct regular monitoring and support site visits to peer educators
Work with Peer Educators to mobilise Transgender women to understand the importance of knowing their HIV status and accessing HIV Testing Services
Liaison with public health facilities and other relevant role players xe2x80x93 attending meetings, etc.
Working with the Site Manager and Peer Educators, ensure that the service providers in the area are sensitised to the needs of Transgender women. Recruit participants (i.e. Transgender women and their partners) for Clinical Services
Identify hot spots where Transgender activities take place to enable the recruitment of participants
Build and maintain good working relationships with community gatekeepers in order to maintain recruitment of Transgender women
Keep a record of daily activities done in order to update the monthly stats on the number of Transgender women and their partners educated and compile monthly reports
Working with the Social Worker to ensure the implementation of the programme work plan
Monitor condom and lubricant stock and arrange proactive distribution by Peer Educators
Identify gaps in services for Transgender women and strategize with the Social Worker to ensure they are filled
Conduct regular surveillance activities to identify new or under-serviced sites and assist with formal size estimations as required
Assist with research activities as required
Respond to enquiries from internal and external clients about programme activities
Verify and collect weekly and monthly reports from Peer Educators
Consolidate data and other information from Peer Educators, prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the M&E Officer and Programme Manager
Plan and facilitate risk reduction workshops, small support groups and creative spaces and write workshop reports
Perform related office administration duties of the programme
Attend meetings, briefings, debriefings, staff meetings and others as directed to do so on a regular basis
Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time
Represent the organisation with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles
Attend briefing meetings, debriefing sessions, staff/site meetings and other meetings as asked to do so on a regular basis
Act as a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of Transgender women and Peer Educators
Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Social Worker
Required minimum education and training:
Trained and Certified HTS Counsellor and/or Community Health Care Worker
Fluent in English and other African languages
Able to read and write in English
Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Required minimum work experience:
At least 1-year experience as a Peer Educator
Must have worked as an HTS Counsellor and or Peer Educator in a Key Population Programme and have knowledge of Sexual Health Education.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
Must be able to do community outreach in different areas including visiting clubs, and taverns to recruit clients
Must communicate messages and implement educational and social programmes which focus on HIV& AIDS, STI, TB, Condom usage, Family planning and all other issues relating to matters of sexual reproductive health
Must be willing to participate in group activities, workshops and in the different research projects undertaken by the company
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
TO APPLY:
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 27 September 2023.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.