TB HIV Care:Child, Adolescent and Youth Health Promoter
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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:
The purpose of this job is to coordinate health promotion services in the district to empower Children, Adolescents and Youth to live a healthy lifestyle by providing knowledge necessary for them to take charge of their own health. You will also be required to implement policies that promote healthy lifestyle to people to reduce high risks of life-threatening diseases.
Minimum Requirements
Matric
Have to be between the ages of 20-35 years
10 day HIV counselling and finger prick compliance
Health promotion qualification will be an advantage
Knowledge of NSP; GBVF NSP; OSS
Valid code 8 driver’s license
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Duties and Responsibilities
To facilitate implementation the district child, adolescent and youth Health Promotion operational plan
Timeously compile monthly and quarterly reports and submit to the supervising manager.
Participate in monthly meetings with Health Promotion Programme and child, adolescent and youth
Maintain records appropriate to the Health Promotion and adolescent and youth Programme
Assess and address district health literacy needs
Support, coordinate, review, develop, test and translate information, education and communication material.
Implement provincial IEC campaigns event/programmes especially those targeting adolescent and children.
Facilitate, implement and monitor in-service training programmes and activities related to HP in the
district
Organise and monitor skills development programmes health care workers
Facilitate and conduct orientation for newly appointed HPPs and youth peer mentors.
Advocate for Health Promotion in different settings to other health programmes, relevant sectors and stakeholders
Facilitate support for HP activities during specific school and other youth events
Develop a HP implementation plan in line with the KZN HP strategy and coordinate the implementation to address the emerging health issues
Advocate and mobilize resources to address the outbreak/specific health issue
Coordinate and participate in meetings, teams/ forums
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Computer literacy and IT skills
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics
How to Apply
To apply visit TB HIV Care careers portal
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