Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-52034
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Location
St. Ann
Salary & Benefits
$1,545,377 $1,836,968 per annum
Date Posted
13/09/2024
Expiry Date
27/09/2024
The North-East Regional Health Authority invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Community Peer Educator at the St. Ann Health Department.
Qualifications & Experience:
- At least Five (5) CXC subjects and/or Diploma in Health Promotion, Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Marketing, and Community Development.
- Basic knowledge of HIV/STIs, Behaviour Change, Public Health and Health Promotion.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and people in authority.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and visiting Adolescent Groups, Young Adults, Sex Workers, Workplace and High Risk areas/Communities
- Facilitating and conducting risk reduction sessions with high risk groups.
- Facilitating and conducting targeted community interventions.
- Conducting rapid HIV testing and counselling sessions per health district.
WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
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