Job offer: Community Peer Educator €“ - St. Elizabeth Health Services

OrganisationSouthern Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-54900Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationSt. ElizabethSalary & Benefits$1,545,377- $1,836,968 per annumDate Posted30/11/2024Expiry Date13/12/2024The incumbent is responsible for carrying out the activities of the National HIV/STI prevention and control programme through face to face interventions with individuals and small groups.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Four (4) CXC subjects (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position. 
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS/STIs, Behaviour Change, Public Health and Health Promotion. 
• Experience in attending nightclubs, bars and exotic clubs. 

Plus 

• Knowledge of Health Education/Promotion principles, practices and approaches
• Working knowledge of Group Dynamics 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Behaviour Change Communication 
• Socio-Cultural Practices and their impact on health. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the HIV/STI epidemic 
• Ability to employ excellent counselling techniques. 
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills. 
• Hands-on experience of computer applications. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Possess excellent skills as it relates to creativity, public speaking and networking. 

 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting face to face interviews with individuals and small groups to share the message of HIV/STI prevention, and assist them through the process of behaviour change 
• Conducting community outreach interventions at assigned sites to promote rapid HIV testing and counseling and consistent condom use. 
• Increasing the availability of condoms to individuals by establishing additional condom outlets or upgrading existing ones 
• Organizing and participating in health education/promotion interventions initiated by the Ministry of Health, or individual groups or organizations approved by the MO(H) for the parish. 
• Participating in health team activities carried out by the Health Department/HIV Unit at the Regional Office. 
• Referring clients to health facilities for investigation and/or for treatment
• Preparing and submitting monthly reports of activities as required 

 

 

 

 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.