Targeted Outreach Officer

Summary of Duties

This individual will have primary responsibility for coordinating outreach activities for the Transgender (TG) populations. He/ She will also be responsible for providing information on sexual reproductive health (SRH) and STI/HIV prevention care to members of the identified minority. The Targeted Outreach Officer also assists to develop and implement creative, caring interventions with the targeted group.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) “O” Levels/CXC

Experience

• At least two (2) years work experience in a similar position working with the targeted community

Specific Duties

• Work in conjunction with the Project Officer to plan, coordinate and execute programme activities to provide outreach SRH education to TG persons.
• Establishes and maintains contact with members of the targeted group through street/site visits, encourages and recruits members to participate in different programme activities.
• Developing strategies to reach and test members of the TG community
•  Ensuring timely and quality execution of TG-focused outputs
• Provides members of the targeted groups with up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS/STIs and related issues through one-on-one contact or group discussion or activities.
• Ensuring the linkage of TG clients to various JASL’s services
• Refer TG persons to JASL for voluntary counselling and testing for HIV.
• Distribute condoms and information/educational material to TG persons.
• Assists members of the targeted group in assessing their sexual behaviours and relative levels of risk to HIV/STI infections.
• Keep current about trends and changes relating to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
• Provides basic counselling and guidance regarding sexual behaviours and practices.
• Attends weekly/monthly meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Deliverables

• Monthly and quarterly Progress Reports for the contract period by the 5^th of the following month.
• Work plan of activities and interventions for specified target group.
• At least two weekly outreach activities (education/counselling) for the target population

Deliverables

• Communication skills – Oral and Written, along with group facilitation and counselling skills.
• Computer literate
• Public speaking
• Ability to plan and coordinate interventions/Life skill sessions/workshops
• Confidential, open-minded, dependable and willingness to work beyond the call of duty.
• Caring and compassionate nature
• Able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to be a strong team player.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Note

Location(s):  Kingston

Reports to: Grants Manager

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

Contact

The Executive Director
Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL)

3 Hendon Drive, 
Kingston 20
Jamaica

Email: infojasl2010@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed