Job Advert Summary

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:
To conduct out-reach activities in the sex worker community by providing current accurate health information, mobilisation of SWs to the mobile unit and linkage to care.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10
• Must have a minimum of 1 – 3 years’ work experience in the sex industry or experience as a peer educator
• Fluent in English and African languages
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify SW hotspots for mobilisation
• Educate sex workers on risk reduction and prevention interventions and record accordingly
• Conduct outreach programmes to provide male and female condom demonstration
• Distribute male and female condoms and lube and record accordingly
• Assist team in follow-up of referral of all new cases – HIV, TB, STIs and other health issues
• Successfully refer SW to mobile health services
• Assist clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. paralegal, rape, trafficking, substance abuse, etc.)
• Provide accurate and current health information to sex workers using a variety of delivery strategies
• Assist with the development of new health promotion materials
• Maintain relations with health services managers, indoor managers/owners and other gate keepers/stakeholders
• Use the attendance register for counting no of male and female present during the awareness
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach activities and compile a summary of activities to be submitted to the line manager on a weekly basis
• Report back to the Line Manager any positive or negative feedback from the sex work industry and general community
• Assist with managing crises, if needed
• Provide support and encouragement to SWs
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager