Youth Ambassador Wanted: Anova Health Institute NPC – Johannesburg – South Africa
Job Description
Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.
Are you young, ambitious, innovative, curious, adaptive, collaborative, and keen on improving the lives of others? Then look no further, as 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as youth representative for ANOVA Health Institute at various youth gatherings and platforms
Refer target youth who need services to Youth Friendly Services in the facility and out of facility
Conduct demand creation for outreach services to Youth Friendly Services in the facility and out of facility
Ensure that awareness activities implemented for youth are carried out on time and to a high standard and comply with Anova policies and procedures
Speak publicly about issues vital to the Youth including vulnerable and orphaned youth
Ability to influence young people towards behaviour modification
Essential qualifications and experience
A minimum of Grade 12
A minimum of 1-year experience working in an adolescent/ youth programmes
Must be ages between 18 to 35 years
Knowledge on SRHR/HIV/AIDS
Training & experience implementing I-ACT, Youth Care Clubs, Ground Breakers, KidzAlive, MTVShuga groups etc. as an advantage
Outspoken, confident in public speaking or facilitating support group/group discussions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in office admin duties
Experience completing activity report
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Closing date: 14 April 2023
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities
Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be sucessful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.
Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.
For more information on Anova visit our website: www.anovahealth.co.za
