Innovative Harm Reduction Coordinator PWID
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TB HIV Care (THC) in existence since 1929 is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB including adolescent girls and young women sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Purpose of the position:
The Coordinator will coordinate and support implementation of a project on innovative harm reduction interventions funded by the Open Society Foundations. The position is responsible for ensuring the project activities are implemented including drug surveillance (drug checking testing of residual drugs in returned needles and use of drug testing strips among people being worked up for opioid agonist therapy) communication of trends in drug markets and building awareness around overdose prevention sites. The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating surveillance activities training communication engagement and capacity building activities. The person will also be responsible for drafting and submitting relevant reports and fostering stakeholder engagement.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in social sciences public health or related field
- Formal training in research or harm reduction as well as links with stakeholders involved in drug testing or surveillance will be an advantage
- Previous experience in setting up communities of practice or similar platforms to share information relating to drug use issues/ harm reduction interventions is highly desirable
- Minimum 3 years experience in research or relevant project management in the public health harm reduction or drug use health is essential
- Experience in arranging and leading training or stakeholder workshops
- Experience in harm reduction and PWUD programming is beneficial
- Ability to travel as and when required
- Lived experience of drug use will be an advantage
- A valid drivers license is essential
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Corporate Risk Management
- Electronics
- Infection Control
- Bakery
- ELV
- Accident Investigation
About Company
TB HIV Care is dedicated to the cause of TB Prevention and treating HIV Care for sex workers and drug users nationwide.
