Disabled and HIV/AIDS Organization Lesotho (DHAOL)
Job Title: ONLINE PEER EDUCATOR
Location: DHAOL (Maseru office)
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract
DHAOL is implementing the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project – Country Operational Plan in Maseru district. The objective of this grant for DHAOL to implement activities and interventions to support HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for MSM and TGs residing or working in Maseru district as well as to Increase the demand, uptake, and continuity of high-risk HIV negative KP on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). We are doing HIV Testing, Condoms and lubricants distribution, TB and GBV Screening, as well as VMMC, PrEP and ART referrals
Key responsibilities peer educators:
• Establishing good relationships with the MSM and Priority populations at different hot spots
• Provide health education sessions to MSM and Priority populations at the Resource center and different hot spots/zones, on the following topics, (HIV and AIDS, TB, PrEP, PEP, STIs, HIV Self Testing, GBV, Condom use).
• Create demand for the following health services, HIV Testing, HIV Self Testing, TB screening, STI screening and management, Family planning, Cancer screening, and regular condom use.
• Providing referrals for HIV testing, HIV Self Testing, TB screening, STI screening and management, Family planning, Cancer screening, and regular condom use.
• Linking those who tested positive for ART initiation and those who tested Negative for PrEP initiation.
• Distributing condoms, lubricants and IEC materials to other MSM and Priority populations at the hot spots/zones.
• Attend and submit weekly and monthly meetings to M&E Officer.
Basic Requirements
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality.
• Must be part of the community of MSM or Priority populations
• Should be comfortable discussing issues of HIV/AIDS, sexuality, reproductive health as well as sexual orientation and identities.
• Should have the ability to handle a large workload in a professional, timely manner.
• Must have basic computer skills including use of Microsoft applications (Ms. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and days of the week, including weekends.
• Ability to travel as and when required, and to work in challenging environments.
Education and Experience:
• Must have completed a senior high school certificate (i.e. COSC, LGCSE or equivalent)
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in HIV prevention and care programs or related work. Prior training as a HTS provider will be an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, submit your CV and a motivational letter together with copies of educational certificates at [email protected] NB: Please write the position you are applying for as a subject “RE: APPLICATION FOR ONLINE PEER EDUCATOR POSITION”
Deadline for applications: Monday 4th December 2023
Please Note that no hand delivered applications shall be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.