Youth Ambassador - JHB at Anova Health Institute

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 behavior 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.

Essential qualifications and experience 

• A minimum of Grade 12
• A minimum of 1-year experience working in an adolescent/ youth programmes.
• 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.