Mobiliser :PrEP x 10
Mobiliser :PrEP x 10
Main purpose of the job
The incumbents will be expected to conduct outreach health programmes for the
programme, which will involve promoting the benefits of HIV testing and promote
health seeking behaviour in adolescents and youth including the uptake of Family
Planning Services, Post-Violence Care Services and linkage to care.
Key performance areas :
• Conduct facility-level mobilization and enrolment of participants into the
DREAMS (integrated PrEP & SRH) programme.
• Create demand for HTS and HIV prevention services amongst AGYW
attending facilities and ensure clients are linked to such services.
• Ensure daily client mobilisation targets are met.
• Promote the health benefits of HIV testing, U=U and positive health seeking
behaviour amongst adolescents and young women.
• Conduct health promotion and health education talks (HTS, PrEP, SRHR, TB) at
health facilities.
• Support AYFS and youth-zone specific mobilization and awareness activities at
health facilities.
• Mobilize, screen, and identify clients who are at risk for acquiring HIV and link
them to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment including, SRHR and PrEP
services at heath facilities and within outreach events.
• Conduct sexual behavioural risk assessments on all patients testing HIV
negative.
• Conduct risk reduction counselling for all patients identified with risk lifestyle
practices that increases their acquisition for HIV.
• Ensure accurate documentation of the names and contact details of clients
who are accessing services.
• Strengthen adherence and retention in care, by acting as treatment
supporters to all AGYW on PrEP. This will include the formulation of adherence
support groups (virtual and in-person) including youth care clubs.
• To facilitate and fast-track to HTS and PrEP services, all referrals from
community-based organizations.
• To document all referrals from the community to the PrEP implementing site.
• To promptly trace and link back-to-care, those clients who have missed their
scheduled appointments.
• To compile weekly and monthly reports and maintain accurate records of all
relevant information.
• Perform other duties aligned to the role as assigned.
Required minimum education, training, and technical support :
o Grade 12/Matric
Minimum work experience :
o 6 months
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :
o Knowledge of DREAMS programme, HIV prevention and SRH services for
AGYW.
o Certificate of completion of online NDoH PrEP course:
https://myprep-learning.co.za/…/the-counsellors-guide…/
o Confident with good communication & interpersonal skills.
o Previous voluntary work background will be an advantage.
o Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain relationships
with stakeholders and clients.
o Teaching and leadership skills.
o Organizational skills.
o Administrative skills.
o Good writing skills.
o Proficiency in English and local languages spoken in the district.
o Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
o Ability to work under pressure and in a diverse environment.
o Attention to detail and ability to deliver within deadlines.
o Self-motivation with high regard for excellence, work ethics, values, and
integrity.
o Ability to travel and provide roving support to facilities on daily basis.
o Must reside in Alfred Nzo District.
Please include the applicable position title and reference number on the advert in
the email subject line of your application. The application letter, detailed updated
CV, copies of applicable qualifications and registrations must be emailed only to
MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to make any appointments. Please
consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30
days of the advert’s closing date.
Please note : By responding to this advert, you hereby acknowledge that you have
read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information Act ( POPIA)
disclaimer:
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorize MatCH to
process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational
requirements. I further understand that the personal information I disclose to MatCH
will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of
Personal Information Act (POPIA) and may include the transferring thereof to third
parties for the purposes of verification.
Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit
organisation supporting public sector health services. MatCH implements donor
funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical
assistance and direct service delivery support. MatCH is looking for a suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following positions under a project aimed at Achieving and
Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Eastern Cape Province – Integrated Service
Delivery Response.
Location: Alfred Nzo District , Eastern Cape
Types of Contracts : fixed term contracts ( actual contract duration periods to be confirmed at interviews )
Closing date for submission of applications: 13 December 2023 (applications received after the submission deadline will not be considered)