GAY, BISEXUAL AND MSM SEXUAL HEALTH WORKER
(SENIOR HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER)
Originally founded in *, as Cork AIDS Alliance,
to provide support to people living with HIV, the Sexual Health Centre
is now a leading organisation supporting and promoting sexual health
in Ireland.
The Sexual Health Centre is now seeking a positive and solution
focused individual to join our Sexual Health Promotion team as a Gay,
bisexual and MSM Sexual Health Worker. This is a Senior Health
Promotion Officer position that will to respond to the sexual health
needs of gay, bisexual and Men who have Sex with Men (gbMSM). We
recognise that furnishing individuals with the skills to effectively
respond to their sexual health is crucial to their overall wellbeing.
The purpose of this position is to establish and develop a role that
responds and supports equitable and innovative access to sexual health
services for the target population. This project focuses on delivering
additional outreach to the gbMSM population who engage in public sex
environments (cruising sites) or online geo-location dating apps as
well as delivering Rapid HIV testing programme.
Our services provide free and confidential information, counselling
and support to help people make positive, healthy lifestyle choices to
improve their wellbeing. In this role, you will have the opportunity
to make a significant contribution to the overall strategy of the
Sexual Health Centre.
If you are a strategic and driven professional with strong planning,
community development and/or outreach experience, this could be the
ideal role for you.
This is a full time, fixed-term contract until February **Apply on the
website**. This will be extended subject to funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
* Provide sexual health advice, brief interventions, support sessions
and campaigns that encourage subsequent behavioural change among gbMSM
* Incorporate the use of dating and geo-social apps in the delivery
of this project
* Devise, co-ordinate and implement a strategy for the engagement of
gbMSM within our service. In particular, develop methods for inclusion
of those engaged in public sex environments (cruising sites) and
geo-location dating apps
* Co-ordinate, including volunteers, community based testing
facilities in the Sexual Health Centre including but not limited to
Rapid HIV testing, Hep C testing and STI testing services
* Disseminate information and respond to queries on TasP, PrEP and
PEP. Deliver a professional Rapid HIV testing in the community to
ensure a confidential testing experience for MSM who may not identify
as gay or bisexual or individuals who do not regularly attend
‘traditional’ testing services
* Proactively source opportunities to communicate and advertise the
project to drive overall stakeholder and client engagement
* Continuously seek suitable locations or areas for this outreach
work while also identifying and collaborating with new partnerships
across all sectors
* Create and facilitate opportunities to dispense and distribute
condoms
* Ensure relevant documentation, such as permits, are in place
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and ensure relevant
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines are devised under the
guidance of the management team
* Create an empowering, positive and welcoming atmosphere,
emphasising self-determination and assisting people to make plans and
decisions in relation to their sexual health
* Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and
other staff
* Create an awareness of the Sexual Health Centre and its services
to relevant stakeholders, clients and service users
* Support the delivery of one-to-one interventions, drop-in
services, condom demonstrations, condom distribution and helpline
calls within the organisation
* Provide day-to-day office and administrative duties as required
* Monitor and evaluate work as required, keeping secure written and
statistical records of work undertaken and providing reports as
required
* Represent the Sexual Health Centre at events, conferences,
meetings etc.
* Achieve volume, activity and income targets as agreed with the
Centre Manager and in line with funder requirements
* Support the co-ordination of the Health Promotion Team
* Ensure that Community Employment staff are supported in their
integration in the workplace and assist in their training and
development under the guidance of the Centre Manager
* Adhere to the goals and targets of the Strategic Plan for The
Sexual Health Centre
* Deliver a service which is accessible and inclusive to all in line
with Sexual Health Centre Policies, Protocols, Procedures and
Guidelines
* Perform other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. It
is important that all members of staff be prepared to take on
additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
efficient running of the organisation. All roles will develop and the
Sexual Health Centre may change the role scope in consultation with
the post holder
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* A relevant qualification in health promotion, education, health
care, social care, community development or any other relevant area
* Excellent communication and project development skills, with the
ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
* Excellent IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Suitable experience in developing, evaluating and managing
projects
REQUIREMENTS
* Relevant knowledge in the area of outreach, health promotion and/or
facilitation
* An understanding of the health and social issues that affect the
LGBTI+ community
* An ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds in
a variety of settings
* The ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with
other organisations and individuals
* Flexible working style and the ability to respond effectively to
emerging/unexpected needs
* Innovative thinking and project planning is essential
* A full clean driving licence is essential
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with the experience of the
candidate.
CONTRACT: Full time, fixed term contract until February **Apply on the
website**
HOURS: Full-time contract, 5 days per week, Monday to Thursday 9am to
5: *pm and Friday 9am to 2pm. Due to the nature
of the post, evening or weekend work will be required.
HOLIDAYS: * Days annual leave pro rata
GARDA VETTING: please note that any offer of employment will be
subject to Garda Vetting.
The Senior Health Promotion Officer will report to the Centre Manager.
CV and accompanying cover letter can be directed to Catherine Kennedy,
Centre Manager: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Applications will not be accepted after 1PM FRIDAY, JANUARY **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_Sexual Health Centre is an equal opportunities employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
