Position: Peer Educator
Company: Anova Health Institute NPC
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Type: Contract
Closing Date: 12 November 2024
Overview
Anova Health Institute NPC is looking for a Peer Educator to support and engage with clients as part of our harm reduction program. This role is ideal for a compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to community health. The successful candidate will assist in client recruitment, provide harm reduction information, and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure holistic support for clients.
Key Responsibilities
-Recruit and introduce at least 80 clients monthly to program services.
-Conduct risk assessments and refer clients to Nurses, HTS, Linkage Officers, Advocacy Officers, and Social Auxiliary Workers.
-Provide harm reduction information and resources to a minimum of 80 clients each month.
-Manage and track the cohort’s service access, reporting progress to the coordinator.
-Identify at least two new outreach sites each month and update mapping tools.
-Participate in social debriefing and provide feedback to the coordinator monthly.
-Attend psychosocial counseling sessions and report feedback monthly.
-Complete any other tasks as directed by the line manager.
Qualifications and Skills
Education
- Grade 12
Skills
-Strong numeracy and literacy skills
-Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with individuals involved in drug use
-Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards
-Reliability and punctuality
Experience
-Prior knowledge of HIV/AIDS is an advantage.
-A recognized HIV counseling certificate is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
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