Peer Educator_Sex Worker (Mpumalanga) Facility Team Lead – OR Tambo

  • Full Time
  • Mpumalanga
  • Applications have closed

Website TB HIV Care

TB HIV Care is a non-profit company that aims to improve TB management by increasing access to TB and HIV diagnosis, care, treatment and community-based adherence support. Our intergrated approach to addressing both TB and HIV issues has made the company a pioneer in implementing a comprehensive … read moresystem of support for TB & HIV clients 7th Floor, 11 Adderley St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

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 and experience as a peer educator
Fluent in isiSwati, English and African languages
Clear criminal record
Valid driver’s license – optional

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

Skills and Competencies    

Communication skills 
Problem solving skills
Non- judgemental, trustworthy, and empathic. 
Conflict management and negotiation skills.
Ability to listen and help people see the best solution for their own health
Communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a team
Attention to detail
Planning and organising
Take Initiative when required
Reporting and statistics

Deadline:16th December,2025

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