TB HIV Care Is Hiring Peer Educators – Apply with Grade 10

Looking for a job that truly makes a difference? TB HIV Care (THC), one of South Africa’s most respected health organizations, is hiring Peer Educators! If you’ve got Grade 10, lived experience as a drug user (past or present), and want to help your community, this opportunity is for YOU!

📌 Closing Date: 19 April 2025
📌 Reference Number: TBH250414-3
📌 Department: Counselling & Testing
📌 Number of Positions: 2
📌 Location: South Africa

💡 What Is a Peer Educator?

As a Peer Educator, you’ll be working closely with people who inject or use drugs (PWID/PWUD), offering life-saving info, support, and services. You’ll be the bridge between the community and health services—because you’ve been there, you understand the challenges, and you know how to help.

✅ Minimum Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Have Grade 10 or higher
• Be a current or former drug user – this role is for peers who understand the lifestyle
• Have 1 year of experience working in the PWID community or as a peer educator
• Speak English and at least one other local language fluently
• Have a clear criminal record

🛠️ Your Key Responsibilities

• 📦 Distribute harm reduction packs and safe sex items
• 💬 Share accurate health information about HIV, TB, hepatitis, safe injecting, SRH (sexual and reproductive health), and human rights
• 💉 Refer and link clients to treatment and testing services (mobile nurses, clinics, drop-in centres)
• ✅ Encourage HIV testing and support HIV-negative individuals to start PrEP
• 🧠 Refer people for psychological support and social services
• 💊 Recruit for Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) and check eligibility
• 🎁 Identify women who inject drugs and give out dignity packs

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🔥 Why This Job Is Important

This isn’t just another job — it’s a life-changing opportunity to:

• Help reduce the spread of HIV and TB
• Give people hope, support, and access to care
• Work in a team that supports you and your growth
• Be part of a national movement improving health and saving lives

🌟 The Kind of Person THC Is Looking For

• Trustworthy, empathetic, and non-judgmental
• Strong communicator who listens and supports
• Able to work well in a team
• Organised, responsible, and ready to make an impact
• Able to write simple reports and keep track of referrals

📣 A Message to the Community

If you’ve ever felt like your story doesn’t matter, think again. TB HIV Care wants people with real experience—people like YOU—to step up and become leaders in the fight against HIV and TB. Your story can change lives.

Don’t wait. Apply by 19 April 2025 and join a team that’s fighting for real change in our communities.