Peer Educators at FACES Nyanza
Program Description: Family Aids Care and Educational Services (FACES) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
It is a Comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya. It is a rapidly expanding program.
Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking a motivated, pro -active individual to fill the vacancy below.
Position: Peer Educators
(4 Positions)
Location: Kisumu East
Key Requirements
- Minimum of Form four educations.
- HIV-positive both male and female enrolled at the facility
- Has been on care for more than nine months and adhering well to care and treatment
- Must respect and protect the confidentiality of clients at all times.
- Has disclosed HIV status to at least to one person within the household
- Lives within the local community
- Having been on ARVs is a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general HIV Education and Health Talks to clients.
- Assist the receptionist in filing and updating the registers
- Assist the Pharmacist with pill packing, and self administration of drugs
- Organize and conduct group adherence counseling under the supervision of a nurse or a CCHA
- Assist with Adherence follow up at home, home visits and act as a treatment buddy.
- MUST observe clients confidentiality at all cost
- Participate in the support group formation and peer educator’s meetings
- Participating in S group therapy’s within the support group and amongst the peers
- Each person shall serve for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 9 months renewable.
- Link the clients to the available service delivery points.
- Document all performed activity for reporting at the end of the month
Application should include the following:
- A cover letter, current CV and at least two letters of recommendations,
- Copies of certificates, Names and telephone contacts of at least 3 Referees,
- An e-mail address and telephone number (Mobile or Landline)
All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 23rd July 2013.
Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI/RCTP, Lumumba Health Centre
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100,
KEMRI/RCTP, Lumumba Health Centre
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100,
Kisumu
