peer-educator-johannesburg-at-anova-health-institute

Job Description:

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The Anova Health Institute is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most. With a specific focus on HIV, our work is built on a foundation of research to ensure that funds are focused where we can make the most difference. Anova has developed various projects in different parts of South Africa in an effort to bring its expertise to the community. A leading partner to the Department of Health, Anova has a reputation for innovative responses, thought leadership and research in HIV

Peer Educator - Johannesburg

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Peer Mobilization

Recruit at least 80 clients each month to introduce the programme and the available services
Do risk assessment to those 80 clients reached each month
Refer those 80 clients to Nurses, HTS, Linkage Officers, Advocacy officer, and the Social Auxiliary Worker

Field Support

Provide harm reduction information and package to at least 80 clients monthly
Manage your cohort and ensure they are provided with services and report to the coordinator to update your register

Mapping

Identify at least two new sites monthly
All the sites must be added to your mapping tool

Debriefing and Counselling Sessions

Ensure that you attend social debriefing and give monthly feedback to the coordinator
Ensure that you attend psychosocial counselling and give monthly feedback to the coordinator
Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

Grade 12
Must have numeracy and literacy skills
An ability to establish trust and communicate effectively with active drug users
Ability to follow strict confidentiality requirements
An ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Punctual and reliable
Prior knowledge of HIV/AIDS and a recognized HIV counselling certificate would be an advantage.

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