Key Performance Areas:

• Provide individual or group counselling to MSM & TGP presenting with psychosocial needs and the rescreening.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that MSM/TGP are provided with comprehensive psychosocial support services.
• Provide adherence support services to MSM & TGP who are on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Facilitate disclosure counselling to MSM & TGP and their caregivers to minimize defaulting
• Conduct home visits to MSM & TGP with psychosocial needs to determine underlying factors and intervene accordingly
• Manage cohort groups of MSM & TGP with similar issues and interests for purposes of retention in the Program
• Provide support to Peer Educators and Peer navigators where necessary
• Facilitate referrals of layered services where appropriate viz. Health Facilities, Gender Based Violence (GBV) organizations, Home Affairs, Department of Social Development, SAPS and other stakeholders
• Compile case reports, process notes and referral reports for interventions provided to MSM/TGP.
• Develop weekly plans and compile activity reports and monthly tracking tool.
• Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation team during onsite data verification visits
• Develop monthly and quarterly success stories with support from Supervisor
• Representing IHPS in all relevant platforms as and when required
• Attend to program meetings as required
• Participate in any research related activities as per need.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work
• Proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP)

Experience 

• At least 5 years’ experience in public health sector as a Social Worker, case work, group work and community work
• Experience in administration and management.
• Experience working with Key Populations in the HIV/TB Sector

Job requirements

• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required.
• Willing to work overtime.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Command of other official local languages (multilingual) would be an added advantage.
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective time management, organising and coordination skills.

Travel Requirements
Local travel is inherent to the position.