Community Health Worker Supervisor

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Health Worker Supervisor in Kimberley to lead a team delivering essential primary healthcare services. You will train, mentor, and manage CHWs, oversee program implementation, and engage with clinics, hospitals, and community leaders to coordinate services.

The candidate should have a Public Health, Nursing, or Social Work qualification with at least 3 years in community health, including supervisory experience, plus strong leadership and data skills.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in community health; at least 1 year in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of primary healthcare and public health issues.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and manage performance.
• Data management and reporting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor CHWs.
• Oversee community health programs and initiatives.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of CHW data collection and reporting.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor performance and provide support.
• Coordinate services with clinics, hospitals and community leaders.
• Contribute to developing health strategies and protocols.

Skills

Public Health

Leadership

Communication

Data management

Team motivation

Education

Public Health-related degree

Nursing/Social Work background

Supervisory/work leadership training

Tools

Data reporting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Community Health Worker Supervisor to lead a team of dedicated health workers in Kimberley . This role is vital in overseeing the delivery of essential primary healthcare services within the community, ensuring quality and accessibility. You will be responsible for training, mentoring, and managing health workers, while also playing a key role in program implementation and community engagement. This position offers a significant opportunity to enhance public health outcomes in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of Community Health Workers (CHWs).
• Oversee the implementation of community health programs and initiatives.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of health data collection and reporting by CHWs.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor CHW performance and provide support.
• Liaise with local clinics, hospitals, and community leaders to coordinate services.
• Assist in developing and refining community health strategies and protocols.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community health, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of primary healthcare principles and public health issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Supportive management structure and team environment.
• Work within the Kimberley community making a difference.