SayPro Field Worker (CSP Temporary)

Core Responsibilities: To build AIDS competent communities and individuals at ward level To reduce new HIV infections through information, education and communication and the provision of services to support behaviour change To reduce the socio economic impact of AIDS, to affected and infected families by providing care and support To increase support for people on Tuberculosis and Antiretroviral Treatment to promote treatment compliance To promote safe and heathy lifestyle through education on HIV/AIDS and health related issues To facilitate openness and acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS To promote Municipal and Governance initiatives and services around HIV/AIDS, including key programmes: such as HIV Counselling and Testing Services (HTS), Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), Anti-retroviral Treatment (ART) programme and other health services Identify and refer Orphans and Vulnerable Children as well as the Child Headed Households N.B. This is a Ward Based Programme, please indicate your specific Customer Care Areas and the Ward Number for allocation purposes (if Successful) Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification Basic HIV knowledge and /or training Basic training in HIV & Aids counselling will be an added advantage Ability to read and write Ability to communicate and engage with local communities Ability to capture, compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data collected daily, weekly and monthly before it is submitted to the team leader /supervisor Ability to write reports (numerical and narrative) Must be Ekurhuleni Resident and be based in the communities where they serve, i.e. Ward- Based (Specify CCC and Ward Number)