Community Peer Educator

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory body under the Ministry Of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of COMMUNITY PEER EDUCATOR (HSC/HS 4)

Job Category: Behavioral Science

Location: Manchester Health Department

Positions available: one (1)

The incumbents are 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. Interfacing with marginalized groups such as commercial sex workers, people with the same sex preferences, and residents of low income communities.

Qualification & Experience

• Four (4) CXC subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the HIV/STI epidemic, Behaviour Change, Public Health and Health Promotion
• The ability to employ basic counseling techniques.
• Experience in attending nightclubs, bars and exotic clubs

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Increasing the availability of condoms to individuals by establishing additional condom outlets or upgrading existing ones.
• Assisting in organizing and participating in interventions initiated by the Ministry of Health, or individual groups or organizations.
• Conducting rapid HIV test and counselling sessions per health district.
• Refer clients to health facilities for investigation and/or for treatment.

Note

Application along with resume should be sent no later than June 24, 2016.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Parish Personnel Officer
Manchester Health Department
South Race Course Rd
Mandeville P.O.,

Manchester

 

Telephone: (876) 962-2288 /7033 / (876) 625-3433

Fax: (876) 962-2171

Email: kerene.mclaughlin@srha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed