CHOiCe Trust, a Non-Profit organisation operating in Limpopo Province, is seeking a Peer Educator who will be responsible for supporting with implementation and reaching the targets of the HIV Combination Prevention Programme for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in the Vhembe District. This programme is being implemented by CHOiCe Trust on behalf of Beyond Zero as part of the Global fund initiative and works to men having sex with men (MSM) in the targeted area reached by the targeted facility. Peer Educators will work at the local level to provide a comprehensive package of services, as per the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures, to the targeted beneficiaries, and complete the reporting tools as required.
Role Requirements: The appointed individual is expected to have the following experience and qualifications:
- A Matric Certificate is required; post graduate diplomas or certificates in community of health development themes will be an advantage
- Experience in community mobilisation and community work
- Knowledge of HIV and TB
- Experience in working with LGBTQIA+ Community
- Good communication skills, including English and at least one local language
- Computer and mobile phone literacy
- Proficiency in the compilation of written reports
- People from the MSM community are welcomed to apply
- Proof of COVID 19 vaccination
The Peer Educators must be able to work independently, have good communication skills, be detail-oriented, well organised and deadline driven. The individual must have tenacity, patience, passion for working with people, be accurate and precise. They must be able to work towards set targets and have a passion for working with men having sex with men (MSM).
Responsibilities include:
- Achievement of project targets
- Quality of interventions
- Monitoring and Reporting
- General support
NOTE: We offer a market related salary.
Interested candidates are to forward an email including (a) their CV which motivates their suitability to the position; and (b) their expected monthly salary amount. This should be sent to: The Human Resources Officer, CHOiCe
If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Persons with disabilities are also invited to apply. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the relevant internal recruitment policy as well as the organization’s employment equity plan. This is a donor-funded position and is dependent on resource availability. CHOiCe reserves the right not to make an appointment on this position.