Peer Educator AYP (Adolescents & Young People) - eThekwini

About the role

TB HIV Care, a non-profit organisation that improves TB management by expanding access to TB and HIV diagnosis, care, treatment and community-based adherence support, is looking for a Peer Educator AYP (Adolescents & Young People) based in eThekwini. The role focuses on supporting HIV testing services, including community and facility-based testing, and on mobilising young people towards care.

Key responsibilities

• Support HIV testing services, including pre- and post-test counselling, PrEP and PEP, linkage to treatment, viral load suppression and re-entry into care
• Map hotspots for mobilisation with the guidance of a nurse clinician and enrolled nurse, using knowledge of the community to engage community-based organisations, youth structures, youth ambassadors and community health workers
• Pre-screen individuals at high risk of HIV and link them to care
• Provide treatment literacy, including PrEP, for children, adolescents and young people through community-based initiatives
• Offer psychosocial support focused on adherence and disclosure, and sensitize community-based organisations on linkage to care and treatment adherence
• Act as Data Capturer: verify, scan, rename and upload enrolment and risk forms and service plans, manage team data submissions and report to Team Leads on data quality issues
• Engage in health promotion during EPI catch-up and integrated community mobile outreach, and submit weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor

Required profile

• Grade 12/NCV qualification
• Accredited 10-day HIV counselling certificate and certification to conduct finger-prick testing
• One year of related experience and/or training
• Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme (required)
• Ability to communicate in English and isiZulu
• Resides within the allocated ward/district, with a clear criminal record
• Willingness to travel as required; a driver's licence is an advantage

Required skills

• MS Office proficiency
• Experience in data collection and capturing
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisational and administrative skills, and reporting and statistics