Peer Educator - AYP: OR Tambo

TB HIV Care; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

TB HIV Care (THC) invites applications for a Peer Educator role to support HIV testing services across communities and facilities in South Africa. You will assist with pre- and post-test counselling, and help clients access PrEP and PEP, ensuring smooth linkage to treatment and re-entry into care.

Join a nationally recognised NGO that partners with communities at risk, providing care and prevention in a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and career development.

Responsibilities

• The peer educator should focus on directly supporting HIV testing services, including community and facility-based testing, as well as the integration of supportive services such as pre- and post-test counselling, offering PrEP and PEP, linkage to treatment, viral load suppression and re-entry into care.

Job description

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

Purpose Of The Position

The peer educator should focus on directly supporting HIV testing services, including community and facility-based testing, as well as the integration of supportive services such as pre- and post-test counselling, offering PrEP and PEP, linkage to treatment, viral load suppression and re-entry into care.