Anova Health Institute NPC

Youth Ambassadors X21

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 08 May 2023
Closing Date 15 May 2023

Job Details

Division
COJ
Business Unit
Milpark
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Hospital and Healthcare
Job functional area
Health Care Provider

Description of the Job

Anova is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to empower individuals and improve lives. What drives us to provide those who have the greatest need for healthcare solutions and support is the desire to improve both their health and the quality of their lives.

Do you consider yourself to be young, ambitious, innovative, curious, adaptable, and collaborative, and are you interested in bettering the lives of those around you?
Then you don’t need to look any further because 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.
If this sounds like you, then look no further because we are looking for you!

Principal Obligations

Serve as the Anova Health Institute’s youth representative at a variety of different youth gatherings and platforms.
Act as a point of contact and guide for young people within and outside of the facility who are in need of medical services.
Encourage programs that protect young people from contracting HIV, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and unplanned pregnancies in health care facilities and throughout the community.
Create a demand for outreach services targeted toward Youth Friendly Services both inside and outside of the facility you work in.

Make certain that the awareness activities that are planned to be carried out for young people are carried out on time, to a high standard, and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Anova.
Ability to positively influence young people toward behavior modification among young people Speak in public about issues that are vital to youth, including youth who are vulnerable and youth who are orphaned
Support groups and facilitated group discussions with young people who are using ART or PrEP to encourage them to maintain their adherence to their treatment.

Encourage treatment adherence as well as HIV disclosure.
Help clients who have become disengaged from their care to become involved again.
Maintain records of actions and interventions that are both accurate and up to date.

Essential qualifications and experience

A minimum of Grade 12
A minimum of one year of experience working with teenagers or young people in various programs
Must be between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply.
A comprehension of SRHR, HIV, and AIDS

An advantage would be training and experience in implementing programs such as I-ACT, Youth Care Clubs, Ground Breakers, KidzAlive, and MTVShuga groups, among others.
Outspoken, self-assured, and comfortable either speaking in public or facilitating support group or group discussions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in administrative roles in the office
Acquaintance with the process of completing activity reports

Preference will be given, in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, to qualified applicants who are members of designated groups, as those terms are defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
People who are disabled will be given priority in the selection process.

Due to the fact that Anova Health Institute is a provider of necessary medical services, they have instituted a vaccination policy that is obligatory.
In the event that your application is accepted, prior to beginning employment in the role, you will be required to provide proof that you have been vaccinated against the disease.

Applicants who have not heard back from the organization within four weeks of submitting their application should take it as a sign that they were not chosen for the position.
If an agency sends a candidate’s CV without first being asked for it, that agency will not be paid any agency fees even if the candidate is hired by Anova.