ANOVA HEALTH INSTITUTE IS LOOKING FOR X21 YOUTH AMBASSADORS

If you are young, ambitious, innovative, curious, adaptive, collaborative, and keen on improving the lives of others, then look no further, as we are looking for a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and passionate about promoting sexual and reproductive health among youth, HIV prevention strategies like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and supporting adolescents and youth living with HIV to remain in care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as youth representative for Anova Health Institute at various youth gatherings and platforms
Serve as a contact person and navigator for young people who need health services to the facility and out of facility
Promote interventions that prevent HIV, TB, STIs and unplanned pregnancy to young people in health facilities & in the community
Conduct demand creation for outreach services to Youth Friendly Services in the facility and in the community
Ensure that awareness activities implemented for youth are carried out on time and to a high standard and comply with Anova policies and procedures
Speak publicly about issues vital to the Youth including vulnerable and orphaned youth
Ability to positively influence young people towards behaviour modification
Facilitated group discussions and support groups with young people who are on ART or PrEP encouraging them to remain adherent
Support adherence and HIV-disclosure
Support re-engagement of clients who have disengaged from care
Keep updated and accurate records of activities and interventions

Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of Grade 12
Must be ages between 18 to 35 years
Knowledge on SRHR/HIV/AIDS
Training & experience implementing I-ACT, Youth Care Clubs, Ground Breakers, KidzAlive, MTVShuga groups etc. as an advantage
Outspoken, confident in public speaking or facilitating support group/group discussions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in office admin duties
Experience completing activity report

Preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.