Overview:
KARABO EA BOPHELO at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho. The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free pediatric and family-centred HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions. Karabo ea Bophelo (KB) is a five-year USAID-funded activity to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Lesotho. These positions are based in any of KB supported districts.
BCMCFL-KB is looking for highly qualified candidates to fill in the following positions on a full-time, Fixed-Term Contract basis for the duration of four years:
Community PrEP Peer Counsellor x4
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview
The PrEP Peer Counsellors will directly report to PrEP Nurse. They will The Peer Counsellor will be responsible for supporting the KB team in the provision of a minimum package of PrEP services at allocated community-based sites.
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
- High School Certificate with at least 4 years’ relevant experience in Community Health work especially in HIV Counselling
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, organizational and communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment
Interested candidates must email applications, including CV and cover letter to [email protected] on or before Friday, 03rd July, 2020. Please quote the position applying for on the subject matter. Full adverts are available on request from Karabo Ea Bophelo Offices, 2nd Floor Agric Building, Kingsway Maseru.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Citizens and residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.