Peer Educator (x300) – KZN Department of Health
Closing Date: October 27, 2023
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of adolescent girls and young women? The KZN Department of Health is seeking 300 dedicated individuals to join our team as Peer Educators in the HAST Cluster, with a focus on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission HIV (PMTCT).
Position Overview:
Contract Type: Three-year contract
Stipend: R 4,448.00 per month
Location: Various districts in KwaZulu-Natal
Key Responsibilities:
As a Peer Educator, your role will be crucial in providing peer education and psychosocial support to adolescent girls and young women, aged between 15 and 24, to reduce HIV incidence and improve overall health outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting group health talks to promote awareness and uptake of SRHR, MNCH/PMTCT services.
Establishing youth-friendly spaces in health facilities.
Providing psychosocial support and education on individual health-related issues.
Facilitating support groups and clubs for young mothers.
Conducting household visits and community education sessions.
Documenting all services provided and participating in program meetings and training.
Requirements:
A Grade 12 Certificate is essential.
Certification in an HIV counseling course.
Ideally, experience in facilitating group sessions.
Living positively and openly with HIV, and disclosing HIV status to at least one person will be an advantage.
A health-related diploma is advantageous.
Fluent in spoken and written IsiZulu and English.
Strong numeracy skills.
Ability to listen and empathize.
Aged between 18 and 30 years and out of school.
Living within walking distance to the health facility.
How to Apply:
All applications should be forwarded to the Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services, KZN Department of Health, Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Alternatively, you can hand-deliver your application to 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower, attention: Miss N.S Buthelezi.
For further information or inquiries, please contact Mrs. P Phungula at 033 395 2116.
The KZN Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that aims to promote representivity in all levels and occupational categories within the Department. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83). Failure to comply with application instructions will result in disqualification. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from various checks, including security clearance, criminal clearance, and verification of qualifications. Applicants are kindly informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, their applications were unsuccessful.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/Work Permit holders must provide documentary proof together with their applications.
Make a difference in the lives of adolescent girls and young women by joining us as a Peer Educator. Apply now to be a part of this meaningful initiative!