Community Peer Educator

NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Community Peer Educators, at the Portland Health Department.

Reporting to the Parish Behaviour Change Communication Officer, the ideal candidates must  meet the following minimum qualifications:

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Remuneration

Salary Scale: $ 1,545,377 – $ 1,836,968 per annum.

Note

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 July 26.

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
North East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre
Ocho Rios,
St. Ann

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed