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.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12/ NCV

Must be between the ages of 20 - 35 years

Accredited/Recognised 10 Days HIV counselling certificates

Certified to conduct finger prick testing

One (1) years' related experience and/or training

Ability to communicate in English and isiXhosa languages

Driver's license would be advantageous and own transport

Residing within the district

Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct mapping, with the guidance of the Nurse clinician and enrolled nurse, to identify hots spots to mobilize most at risk populations.

Draw on knowledge of the target community to identify Community - Based Organizations, youth structures, youth ambassadors and Community Health Workers to support the mobilization efforts.

Conduct pre-screening to identify individuals at high risk of HIV and link to care

Treatment literacy including PrEP, and adherence and disclosure via psychosocial support including:

One-on-one counselling/consultation session

Group setting counselling sessions e.g., youth care clubs, caregiver support groups

Health talks to create demand for adherence/ psychosocial and disclosure services

Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy and IT skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Excellent organisational and administration skills

Deadline:3rd March,2026