TB HIV Care (THC) is looking for a Peer Educator

Job Advert Summary:

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. TB HIV Care provides 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. TB HIV Care 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.

To conduct out-reach activities in the PWID community by providing current accurate health information, mobilisation of PWID’s to access health services, and linkage to care services.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 10
Peer educators should be ex or current people who have used or injected drugs as they are a ‘peer’ and have therefore experienced the context, and challenges faced by PWID/PWUD
Minimum 1 years’ work experience in the PWID Community or experience as a peer educator
Fluent in English and other languages
Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities:

Distribution of harm reduction packs and safer sex commodities
Provide accurate health information to PWID/PWUD on harm reduction and safe injecting practices, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB, SRH and human rights
Link and or refer PWID/PWUD living with HIV or TB for treatment to the mobile nurse/ drop in centre or nearest health facility
Ensure HIV negative PWID/PWUD are regularly tested and are encouraged to uptake PrEP as HIV prevention method.
Promote psychological support, referral to social services and follow-up
Recruit PWID/PWUD for Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) and complete eligibility criteria
Identify women who inject drugs and provide dignity packs

Skills and Competencies: