Peer Health Advocate
4 days ago
Anova Health Institute is committed to empowering individuals and communities to improve their health and well-being. Our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services that are accessible, inclusive, and effective.
We are currently seeking a Peer Health Advocate to join our team. This role will involve working with individuals who use drugs (PWUD) in the City of Johannesburg, providing them with access to comprehensive harm reduction services, including needle and syringe programs, HIV testing, TB screening, and sexual health treatment.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to establish trust with PWUD and provide them with sensitive and non-judgmental support. They will also be responsible for recruiting at least 80 clients each month, conducting risk assessments, and referring them to relevant services.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Peer Mobilization: Recruit at least 80 clients each month, conduct risk assessments, and refer them to relevant services.
- Field Support: Provide harm reduction information and packages to at least 80 clients monthly, manage your cohort, and ensure they are provided with services.
- MAPPING: Identify at least two new sites monthly, add all sites to your mapping tool, and ensure that PWUD have access to comprehensive services.
- Debriefing and Counselling Sessions: Attend social debriefing and provide monthly feedback to the coordinator, attend psychosocial counselling, and provide monthly feedback to the coordinator.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Grade 12 qualification
- Aged between 18-21 years old
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- An ability to establish trust and communicate effectively with active drug users
- Ability to follow strict confidentiality requirements
- Punctual and reliable
- Prior knowledge of HIV/AIDS and a recognized HIV counselling certificate would be an advantage.
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