Community Health Educator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a Community Health Educator to deliver health education programs to diverse community groups, promote preventative health practices, and develop engaging workshops. This role supports collaboration with local health services across the Eastern Cape and blends community engagement with remote planning.

You will create health awareness materials, conduct needs assessments, and track outcomes, with travel within the Eastern Cape and a flexible schedule to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in community health education, program delivery, or health promotion.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build trust within the community.
• Willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver health education programs and workshops to community members.
• Create accessible and culturally appropriate health education materials, including brochures, presentations, and online content.
• Conduct health needs assessments within the community to identify key health concerns and priorities.
• Collaborate with local healthcare providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote health initiatives.
• Facilitate health screenings and provide information on accessing healthcare services.
• Track program participation and outcomes, providing regular reports on activities and impact.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Educational materials development

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a vital non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health outcomes, is seeking a passionate Community Health Educator for their Queenstown branch. This role is fundamental in delivering health education programs and resources to diverse community groups, promoting preventative health practices and healthy lifestyles. You will develop and deliver engaging workshops, create health awareness materials, and collaborate with local health services to maximize reach and impact within the Eastern Cape . This hybrid position allows for essential community engagement combined with remote planning and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver health education programs and workshops to community members.
• Create accessible and culturally appropriate health education materials, including brochures, presentations, and online content.
• Conduct health needs assessments within the community to identify key health concerns and priorities.
• Collaborate with local healthcare providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote health initiatives.
• Facilitate health screenings and provide information on accessing healthcare services.
• Track program participation and outcomes, providing regular reports on activities and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in community health education, program delivery, or health promotion.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build trust within the community.
• Proficiency in developing educational materials and using relevant software.l
• Willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape and work a flexible schedule as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A hybrid work model that blends community interaction with remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on community health in Queenstown .
• Professional development and training in public health initiatives.
• A supportive and mission-driven work environment.