Senior Services and Outreach Coordinator, Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Want to bring your passion for leadership and public health skills to contribute to the wellbeing of rainbow and takatāpui communities?
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Services and Outreach Team contributes to Burnett Foundation Aotearoa’s work in the areas of developing individual skills, building the strength of communities, and enhancing the capacity of the health workforce to meet the needs of those we serve.
The team achieves this through the provision of HIV and STI testing and support, counselling services, peer-led group programmes and education. We deliver programmes and services from the Burnett Centre and our Āwhina (Wellington) and Te Toka (Christchurch)offices. We also partner with likeminded organisations to maximise the impact of our work.
The Senior Services and Outreach Coordinator will:
- Lead the development and implementation of key projects and programmes within the Services and Outreach team.
- Provide peer HIV & STI testing services, remote support to clients self-testing for HIV and peer advice / information in response to client queries.
- Deliver key education messages to communities, stakeholders and healthcare workers in a range of settings
He kōrero mōu: About you
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- A tertiary qualification or technical training in at least one of: Health Promotion, Project Management, Population/Public Health, Community Work, Community Development or Allied Health. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a tertiary qualification.
- Experience leading the development and implementation of health service or health promotion projects
- Experience working with, understanding of, or commitment to, gay and bisexual men, men who have sex with men, rainbow communities and Takatāpui.
- Experience in customer service with a strong client-centred approach
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with the diverse groups impacted by HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Ability to consistently adhere to the principles of confidentiality and ethical practice within a health setting.
- High level of attention to detail regarding entering client data or creating database records
- Experience holding key relationships with stakeholders to support programmes and activities
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to prioritise work effectively, manage changing and conflicting demands and expectations.
- Professional approach to sexuality and sexual issues.
While not essential, it would be beneficial to also be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of HIV, sexual health issues and specific health issues facing rainbow and takatāpui communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Lived experience in one or more of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa current or emerging priority populations (men who have sex with men, rainbow communities, people living with HIV, Māori, people from high HIV prevalence countries).
Knowledge and/or experience of the not-for-profit sector
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
There are many, many benefits to this role, including but not limited to:
- One week of additional paid employer holidays on top of the minimum four weeks annual leave and public holidays
- Attractive starting salary of $76, 759 with annual progression up a 5-step salary scale that is competitive in the not-for-profit market
- Reimbursement of public transport fares and contribution to the purchase of a bike or micro mobility device (e-bike, scooter, etc.)
- Reimbursement for home office equipment of up to $800
- Get to make a real difference in our community
- Professional development opportunities
- A fun, safe, empowering and sex-positive work culture, with an endless supply of condoms
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
We encourage applications from Takatāpui, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, Māori and/or people from high HIV prevalence countries (our priority populations).
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
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