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OUT-Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Well-being is a progressive non-governmental organisation (NGO) working towards ensuring the rights of LGBT people, and is based in Tshwane. It provides direct health and mental health services; conducts research and implements mainstreaming and advocacy programmes.

OUT wishes to fill the following posts, commencing on 1 September 2006:

A Sexual and Mental Health Services Manager responsible for the management of OUT’s direct sexual and mental health services. It includes the strategic development and management of a counselling line and psychotherapeutic support groups; and the provision of mental health services, as well as related product development. The incumbent will also oversee the HIV prevention programmes and OUT’s Wellness Clinic, and the mainstreaming of sexual orientation issues within broader health services.

The ideal candidate must have: at least three years management experience; a post graduate degree in psychology, the health sciences, development studies or related fields. S/he must work from a rights based approach, have experience in providing individual therapy, know how to measure programme impact, have some knowledge/experience in the provision of STD/HIV testing and treatment, and be able to function well within a small team.

Salary is negotiable and in the region of R240000.00 p.a. (cost to company).

A Sexual Health Officer responsible for implementation of OUT’s direct sexual health services. It includes implementation of HIV prevention programmes targeting young gay men and lesbian women, product development; a testing and treatment facility and related health services; and mainstreaming of sexual orientation issues into broader sexual health programmes.

The ideal candidate must have: at least 3 years experience in the effective implementation of HIV programmes; a graduate degree in psychology, the health sciences, development studies or related fields. S/he must work from a rights based approach, know how to measure programme impact, have some knowledge/experience in the provision of STD/HIV testing and treatment, and be able to function well within a small team.

Salary is negotiable and in the region of R120000.00 p.a. (cost to company).

Applications for either position, with three contactable references, should be faxed to 012-3446501, e-mailed to director@out.org.za or posted to PO Box 26197, Arcadia, 0007. Closing date for applications is 12 noon, 14 July 2006. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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