Job offer: Community Peer Educator - St. Ann Health Department

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-52034Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesGovernment & Public SectorLocationSt. AnnSalary & Benefits$1,545,377 € $1,836,968 per annumDate Posted13/09/2024Expiry Date27/09/2024The North-East Regional Health Authority invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Community Peer Educator at the St. Ann Health Department.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least Five (5) CXC subjects and/or Diploma in Health Promotion, Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Marketing, and Community Development. 
• Basic knowledge of HIV/STIs, Behaviour Change, Public Health and Health Promotion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and people in authority. 

 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and visiting Adolescent Groups, Young Adults, Sex Workers, Workplace and High Risk areas/Communities 
• Facilitating and conducting risk reduction sessions with high risk groups. 
• Facilitating and conducting targeted community interventions. 
• Conducting rapid HIV testing and counselling sessions per health district. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.