Phelisanang Bophelong (PB) HIV/AIDS Network invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the following positions under the USAID Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) Activity. PB’s scope of work under SECURE is to improve coverage of non-discriminatory, client centred, integrated services across the continuum of care for key populations.
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The positions created to support the HIV package of services for Female Sex Workers (FSW), Transgender, (TG), Men having Sex with Men (MSM) and priority populations in Leribe and Maseru districts and the allocation of positions per district is as follows:
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Men having Sex with Men, Transgender and Priority Populations interventions: Three (3) Peer Educators. Supporting activities in the following locations; Mazenod, Mohlakeng and Manonyane.
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Female Sex Workers and Priority populations interventions: ???????????????????? (3) ???????????????? ????????????????????????????????????. Supporting activities in the following locations: Supporting activities in the following councils: Hleoheng, Hlotse, Maoamafubele, and Tsoilitsoili.
Men having Sex with Men, Transgender and Priority Populations interventions: Four (4) Peer educators. Supporting activities in the following locations: Hleoheng, Hlotse, Maoamafubele, and Tsoilitsoili.
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The Peer Educator will be responsible for demand creation activities. Mobilization and linkage of the targeted groups with HIV. TB and SRH services and other health services.
Conduct information sharing through sessions (one – on – one and /or groups sessions) on HIV/AIDS, SRH and TB to project participants;
Providing referrals for HIV, TB and SRH including HIV testing, HIV Self Testing, TB screening, STI screening and management, Family planning, Cancer screening, and regular condom use.
Distribution of condoms, lubricants and communication materials to the targeted groups.
Communicate with project participants around social and behavioural change as it is relating to HIV/AIDS and TB.
Identify, validate and update the hotspots for mapping and programmatic purposes
Work with other peer staff to establish the project participants networks clubs to improve on adherence of both ART and PrEP.
Conduct community mobilization activities with stakeholders.
Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and as may be required by supervisors;
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Must have completed COSC / LGCSE or Equivalent
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in supporting interventions for the targeted population.
Previous experience as Peer Educator a key requirement.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
Ability to travel as and when required, and to work in challenging environment.
Basic computer skills.
Be a member of the targeted populations
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Covering letter, updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Certified copies of relevant academic qualifications and address them to: Human Resources and Operations Office, Post Office Box 10, Hlotse, Leribe 300. The applicant must, in their Curriculum Vitae (CV) provide Three (3) names of their professional Referees and their reliable contact details (Telephone and Email Address);
Applications must be submitted on or before the 05th November 2024 at 17:00 P.M and NO late application will be accepted.
Should you need further clarifications concerning the announced position, do not hesitate to conduct the HR and Operations Officer at: +266 62568314 during the working hours only;
Applicants should indicate the Position, district, location and the targeted group they are applying to support.
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PB is an employer whose talent acquisition procedures reflect Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We are committed to ensuring that our beneficiaries, staff, and any other party that is directly or indirectly impacted by our work or operations are treated with respect, dignity and protected from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Harassment, and Trafficking in Person (TIP). PB is also devoted to protecting and safeguarding children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults.
All successful candidates shall be subjected to a comprehensive background check where their professional referees will be contacted and requested to evaluate their behaviors related to SEA, Harassment, TIP, Child Abuse and any other misconduct or offenses. Previous and current employers shall be contacted to provide information about any findings on the afore-mentioned topics during their employment or incidents under investigations when the applicants left their employment. By submitting the job applications, the applicant ascertains that they understand these Recruitment and Selection principles and give their consent to PB to conduct all necessary checks for compliance.
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PB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel or re-advertise this vacancy whenever necessary. This job description is not an exhaustive list of job requirements and PB may alter its content. During the Recruitment process, ONLY short-listed and successful candidate (s) will be communicated to.
