Community Health Educator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 260 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Community impact

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Community Health Educator to promote health and well-being across Polokwane and the Limpopo region. You will design, deliver, and evaluate health education programs, workshops, and campaigns tailored to diverse community groups, empowering individuals to make informed health choices.

Responsibilities include needs assessments, collaborations with clinics and schools, counselling, and reporting on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in community health education or program delivery is essential.
• Strong knowledge of public health principles and health behaviour change theories.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging health education programs and materials.
• Conduct community needs assessments to identify priority health issues and target audiences.
• Organise and facilitate health promotion events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with local clinics, schools, and community organisations to implement health initiatives.
• Provide individual and group counselling on healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on program activities and outcomes.

Connaissances

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Reporting skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Public Health / Health Promotion / Nursing (or related field)

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate Community Health Educator to promote health and well‑being across Polokwane and the surrounding Limpopo region. This role involves developing and delivering health education programs, workshops, and campaigns tailored to the needs of diverse community groups. You will work to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health, addressing key public health issues. This is a hands‑on position offering the chance to make a significant impact on community health outcomes through accessible education and outreach, utilising a flexible hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging health education programs and materials.
• Conduct community needs assessments to identify priority health issues and target audiences.
• Organise and facilitate health promotion events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with local clinics, schools, and community organisations to implement health initiatives.
• Provide individual and group counselling on healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on program activities and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in community health education or program delivery is essential.
• Strong knowledge of public health principles and health behaviour change theories.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop creative and culturally appropriate educational materials.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialised training.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to public health in the Polokwane community.
• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation in health promotion.