HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor

Post

Botswana

Partner Organization Name

Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs (MLGTA), National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency (NAHPA), Ministry of Health (MOH)

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in public health, biology, health sciences, or health education.
AND
Two or more years of experience working in related health systems, preferably within HIV/AIDS education, sexual/reproductive health, or social behavior change programs.

Living Conditions

During training, Volunteers will have a private room within a host family’s house. After training, Volunteers will move to their assigned sites in one of the country’s 10 districts and can expect either a private room or a small, private house on the host family’s compound. The Volunteer should be prepared for limited or unreliable electricity and water in these rural areas. Public transportation via a mini-bus, bus, or taxi will allow the Volunteer to travel to larger towns if needed.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Health

Accepts Couples

Yes

Country

Botswana

Assignment Length (months)

12

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCR

Featured Job

No

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Facilitate support groups and monthly clubs for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Coordinate and deliver age-appropriate health education sessions to reinforce essential health messages.
Train health service providers on treatment adherence, referrals, linkages to care, and support services.

Lead demand‑creation activities to increase community HIV testing, streamline clinical linkages, and referral services.
Conduct school-based peer support groups for youth living positively with HIV.

Support retention and treatment outcomes, including viral load suppression among children, adolescents, and young adults living with HIV.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as tutoring students in English or math and leading fitness clubs.

Training

After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a semi-urban or rural community where you will collaborate with health clinics, nonprofits, and government entities to assess the needs and develop a work plan.

Peace Corps/Botswana will equip you with Setswana language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community. You may also receive language resources to learn Ikalanga, Simbukushu, or Sekgalagari based on your site placement.

Job Highlights

Acquire transferrable skills in HIV/AIDS treatment and adherence management while supporting a district-level primary health center.

Develop an expertise in patient referral systems and clinical linkages offered by HIV service organizations.

Learn Setswana from skilled language and intercultural facilitators.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.

Couple Living Conditions

Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.

No Degree Required

No