Phelisanang Bophelong (PB) HIV/AIDS Network invites suitably qualified 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 designed 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 Navigators. Supporting activities in the following locations; Mazenod, Mohlakeng and Manonyane.
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Female Sex Workers and Priority populations interventions: : Three (3) Peer Navigators. Supporting activities in the following locations: Supporting activities in the following councils: Hleoheng, Hlotse, Maoamafubele, Tsoilitsoili
Men having Sex with Men, Transgender and Priority Populations interventions: Four (4) Peer Navigators. Supporting activities in the following locations: Hleoheng, Hlotse, Maoamafubelu, Tsoilitsoili
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The purpose of this position is to assist targeted populations, particularly those Living with HIV and on PrEP, to identify and overcome barriers that interfere with achieving health and related personal goals for ensuring that clients are effectively navigated to access both clinical and non – clinical health care services. Support adherence and retain in care for clients within the continuum of HIV prevention, care and support services. In collaboration with other peer staff.
Use the peer navigation tools to conduct one-on-one tailored post-test counselling and support to clients to identify their unique needs related to areas such as health well-being, self-care, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellness, socio-economic needs, disclosure, harm-reduction etc.
Support clients to develop self-management skills based on clients’-identified needs;
Refer and link clients to access and enrol in clinical, diagnostic, psychosocial, and other support services, including undertaking physical accompaniments to referred services;
Liaise with health and other social service providers as needed to ensure clients linked to services are receiving the services as needed;
Support clients to adhere to their treatment regimens.
Carry out periodic and structured follow-ups for clients linked to further care, using various methods such as phone calls, home visits, emails etc., and document results for the follow-ups for each client using program tools.
Complete all the data collection tools and all relevant registers to report data on services provided to clients.
Maintain confidential and accurate clients’ files for peer navigation services.
Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports on peer navigation and patient tracking and follow up actions.
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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 navigator a 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.
