Community Health Educator

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful community work

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Community Health Educator to promote health and well-being in the Paarl community. This role designs and delivers educational programs empowering individuals and families to make informed health decisions.

You will collaborate with local clinics, schools, and community organizations to raise awareness about preventative health, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyles, while engaging diverse community groups in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or related field.
• Experience in community health outreach or education programs.
• Strong knowledge of public health principles and health promotion strategies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community groups.
• Passion for improving community health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging health education workshops and presentations to community members.
• Create accessible health-related materials, such as brochures, fact sheets, and online content.
• Conduct health needs assessments within the community to identify key health priorities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community leaders to promote health initiatives.
• Facilitate health screenings and provide basic health advice and referrals.
• Advocate for health equity and access to healthcare services within the community.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Community engagement

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Community Health Educator to promote health and well-being within the Paarl community. This role focuses on designing and delivering educational programs and resources to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their health. You will collaborate with local clinics, schools, and community organizations to raise awareness about preventative health measures, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyles. The ideal candidate is passionate about public health and skilled in engaging diverse community groups in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging health education workshops and presentations to community members.
• Create accessible health-related materials, such as brochures, fact sheets, and online content.
• Conduct health needs assessments within the community to identify key health priorities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community leaders to promote health initiatives.
• Facilitate health screenings and provide basic health advice and referrals.
• Advocate for health equity and access to healthcare services within the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in community health outreach or education programs.
• Strong knowledge of public health principles and health promotion strategies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community groups.
• Passion for improving community health outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in public health.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on community health in Paarl .
• Supportive team environment dedicated to improving lives.
• Regular engagement with community members and local health initiatives.