Purpose of the position:


To conduct follow-up and/or psychosocial activities in the Sex Work community by providing current accurate health information and linkage to care.  Provide health care counselling, and guide for testing services in non-clinical sites linking screening of TB, STI, PrEP and SRH interventions and enhancing adherence by addressing the emotional and mental health matters.  Promoting and encouraging enrolment into other HIV Prevention modalities (i.e. Social Network Strategies, Index, HIV Self-screening) implemented by the Programme


Minimum Requirements    


Grade 12 certificate
Counselling certificate, Finger prick certificate
Minimum 1-year work experience in the Sex Work industry or experience as a case manager
Knowledge of PrEP and ART guidelines
Ability to liaise at all levels and to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Proficient in report writing
Sound networks with related institutions
Knowledge of TB and HIV/AIDS
Clear criminal record
Driver’s licence advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office


Duties and Responsibilities    


Ensures fast-tracking referrals from teams and provide direct psychosocial support to Sex Workers
Assists clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial
Provide an outcome report for referrals
Conducts visits at Sex Worker’s locations for service beneficiaries
Provides onsite and/or telephonic post-initiation and adherence counselling to link clients to treatment and retention in care
Conduct support/education group activities
Provides counselling and testing services as part of the outreach teams
Manage and trace LTFU and missed appointments, provide outcome to PNC
Prepare for Club sessions and refer clients to the club nurse
Informs Sex Workers of eligibility criteria for social support
Record and maintain accurate and detailed client’s information and interventions
Ensure all confidential records are kept safe according to the POPIA
Keep track of all performance according to captured records vs performance data to evaluate efficiencies


Skills and Competencies    


Good communication skills
Coordination skills
Liaison skills
Networking
Problem-solving skills
Knowledge management
Planning and organising


Deadline:4th July,2025