Peer Educator (PE) Supervisor
Jhpiego
Job location
Mzimba
Job details
Institutional Background Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. Jhpiego develops innovations to enhance the capacity of health care workers, strengthening health systems and improve delivery of care towards improving the health and well-being. Jhpiego has been collaborating with the Government of Malawi and various partners in implementing a wide-range of interventions in maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and care and treatment, since 1999. Jhpiego seeks to recruit staff for the vacant position below: Post: Peer Educator (PE) Supervisor (1) Duty station: Mzimba Supervises: Peer Educators Reports to: Key Population Officer Position Summary The Peer Educator Supervisor will provide HIV Testing Services and ongoing supportive supervision and mentorship to Peer Educators to ensure sustainable, high quality and client focused HIV prevention services that targets key Population such as Men who have Sex with Men, Female Sex Workers and Trans genders. S/he will work under close guidance and support from Key Population Officer and Ministry of Health to meet quality standards in Key Population friendly HIV prevention services. Responsibilities Support and coach Peer Educators to provide high quality prevention education and referral services including monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Key Population activities. Conduct observation sessions to assess Peer Educators competencies, ensure SOPs are followed, clients’ needs are met and provide timely feedback to enhance performance. Provide high quality HIV testing and counselling services including provision of safe and ethical Active Index testing services to partners and children of Female Sex Workers. Ensure and maintain quality assurance in the provision of Counselling and Testing services. Help HIV infected KPs with referrals/linkage to treatment, including walking them to the referral point (ART clinic), explaining why the referral was made and what services will be given at the referral point. Provide post-counseling follow-up to positive clients to ensure they are enrolled in care and ensure provision of adherence counseling to the KPs on treatment. Follow up on all referrals made and ensure that data is correctly captured for MSM, FSWs and Trans genders accessing HIV prevention services including ART, STI, Gender Based Violence (GBV), cervical cancer, Tuberculosis, retention and adherence to treatment. Identify Peer Educators performance gaps, training needs and assist in planning, designing and delivering trainings in accordance with the identified gaps. Mentor and supervise Peer Educators during education sessions through demonstration, observation and practice. Organize and conduct clients exit interviews, client satisfaction surveys through sampling a sizeable number of clients. Develop supervision and mentorship schedule and implement accordingly. Conduct regular meetings with Peer Educators to solicit their views on improving performance, addressing implementation challenges and bottlenecks, and promote a sense of individual responsibility and commitment for the provision of quality HIV prevention services. Ensure the availability of data collection and reporting tools and other supplies such as condoms and Lubricants at all times through tracking of stock levels for each Peer Educator. Data collection and entry into DHIS2. Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation and other reporting requirements. Perform other related duties as requested by your supervisor. Work closely with the district team to ensure effective utilization of the budget and coordinate with the district team leader to ensure prompt reporting on expenditure, and resource gaps; Ensure compliance with financial, HR and administrative procedures, and ensure efficient use of resources. Comply with Jhpiego policies, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. All staff irrespective of their position are expected to comply with and follow Jhpiego operational procedures and policies, and codes of conduct. Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies Diploma in Community Development, Public Health or equivalent. MOH HTS Certification is a must. Possession of HIV Self-Test Certificate an added advantage 2 to 3 years’ experience working in HIV and AIDS service provision programs. Effective community mobilization and health promotion skills. Experience in supervising, supporting and coaching staff. Possession of Valid Motorcycle Driving Licence is a must. Ability to work in a complex environment charged with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform. Motivated, passionate and hard working. How to apply: Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should send applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and names and contact details of direct supervisors: [email protected] not later than 31st March, 2022. “Position title must be indicated as the subject” Jhpiego appreciates all candidates, Malawian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications will be considered Jhpiego is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to tough international child safeguarding standards. For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website
