HIV/AIDS
Management of HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
Peer Support Programme
Peer Supporters
The Peer Supporters are a group of volunteer staff members who are committed to promote a wellness ethos among Rhodes staff members and the community in general. More specifically they are dedicated to a peer-support programme that empowers individuals to provide access to information, including education about HIV and AIDS in general, information about systems and policies at Rhodes related to HIV/AIDS and information about resources in Grahamstown.
Advocacy Officer: HIV/AIDS
The post of Advocacy Officer: HIV/AIDS for staff and students was approved at the end of 2010 and will be filled at the beginning of 2011.
Guiding Policies
The management of HIV/AIDS is in line with legislative requirements in this regard. As such unfair discrimination against those with HIV/AIDS will not be tolerated. The Ill Health and Occupational Health Policy provides HoDs with guidance as regards managing situations where staff ill and unable to contribute.
