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Peer Counsellor (Chitungwiza 2, Gweru 2, Masvingo 2, Mutare 3)

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PSI Zimbabwe

Job Type

Part Time

Location

Zimbabwe

Description :

Your contribution;

• Be available to answer clients’ basic questions.

• Assists other clients face challenging life situations or circumstances that are similar to their own by conducting

one-on-one counseling sessions or group sessions.

• Familiarises with the context of their client's lives in order to better help them.

• Works at the clinic and conducts home visits for clients who miss clinic appointments.

• Assists program staff by communicating with clients about issues that may be affecting their HIV prevention and

treatment and act as a bridge between the clients and the IHC Nurse.

• Supports clients to practice healthy behaviors’ that promote prevention and treatment success.

• Assists in linking clients to community support services, such as support groups.


What are we looking for?

• HIV-positive clients on ART receiving treatment and care at the PSI clinic for at least 6 months.

• Ability to work with professionals as part of the PSI team.

• Must demonstrate good adherence to treatment and care.

• Previous voluntary activities such as conducting counseling sessions, peer education, and advocacy will be an

added advantage. A certificate in counseling will be of added benefit.

• Reliable, friendly, and willing to help and support others.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to diverse groups of people at all levels.

• Open-minded (non-judgemental).

• Have initiative and the ability to work independently and seek guidance when necessary.

• Committed to working with others to improve HIV care.

• Be able to maintain strict confidentiality concerning information shared by clients and other peers.


To apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CVs to recruitment@psi.org.zw not later than March 28, 2021


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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