Sexual Health Outreach Facilitator at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), 18-month fixed term role
• Auckland Sexual Health Service
• Greenlane Clinical Centre

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a valued member of our Contact Tracing Team, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Locating individuals in the community who have tested positive for infections such as syphilis and HIV, and facilitating their engagement with Sexual Health care.
• Tracing and engaging intimate contacts of those recently diagnosed with sexually transmitted notifiable conditions.
• Engaging with communities exposed to syphilis and HIV across Auckland, linking them to testing opportunities and sexual health care services.

For more information about the role, please see the position description here.

About the Service

The Auckland Sexual Health Service provides comprehensive sexual health care across the Auckland region. Our Contact Tracing Team plays a crucial role in identifying and supporting individuals affected by infections such as syphilis and HIV.

About you

As an ideal candidate for the role, you will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity and respect for diverse communities.
• Excellent health literacy and understanding of issues driving inequities in health outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in health, public health, community engagement, or related fields is an advantage.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Joseph Ciao – Recruitment Consultant via joseph.ciao@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.