Job Description: The primary responsibility of the COVID Mobiliser in the DREAMS team is to support the upscale of COVID-19 vaccinations through the mobilisation of patients in the facilities and surrounding communities being visited by the DREAMS team to access vaccination services. Job Responsibilities: Actively mobilize above mentioned population groups to access vaccination services provided by the Facility or Community Vaccination teams, Support adherence by educating youth about self-management of HIV/AIDS and/or TB, including the benefits to patient’s own prognosis, stopping the transmission of HIV if suppressed, and to the lower risk of severe disease from COVID if suppressed/successfully treated and vaccinated Provide health education on health-related issues at appropriate events (as assigned by line manager) Host and facilitate community dialogues amongst youth on vaccination, HIV testing, TB screening, treatment, viral suppression. Sensitize youth to the need for Antiretroviral therapy to remain healthy if positive and to the option of PrEP if negative to reduce their risk of contracting HIV Assist supported facilities in coordinating COVID Vaccination and HIV/AIDS awareness events, dialogues, health education Engage youth leaders, youth ambassadors and young social influencers in the community to mobilize their social networks for vaccinations. Mobilize youth in supported communities for voluntary and confidential HIV testing, including first-time and repeat testing at intervals as prescribed by South African guidelines. Conduct group information / education sessions with health service users on COVID-19 vaccinations, with disproportionate targeting of under 35s and students. Job Requirements: Ability to present information in a simple layman’s language. HIV/AIDS basic knowledge HIV/AIDS Counselling certificate 10 Day Adherence Counselling certificate Senior Certificate (Grade12) or equivalent Up to 3 months experience working in the HIV sector and knowledge of demand creation or social mobilisation. Experience in facilitating community dialogues Job Details: Company: BroadReach Vacancy Type: Temporary Job Location: Middelburg Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net
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