Community Peer Educator (HSC/HS 4) - May Pen West Health District

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Parish BCC Coordinator, the incumbent will be 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. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Four (4) CXC subjects, including English Language and Mathematics 

Plus 

• Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position 
• Experience in attending nightclubs, bars and exotic clubs 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the HIV/STI epidemic, Behaviour Change, Public Health and Health Promotion 
• Basic interviewing skills 
• The ability to employ basic counselling techniques 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written 
• Good customer service skills 
• Excellent time management skills 

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.
• 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 and Wellness, or individual groups or organizations. 
• Conducting rapid HIV test and counselling sessions per health district. 
• Referring clients to health facilities for investigation and/or for treatment 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED