Community Health Impact Lead — Pretoria

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Community Health Programme Manager to oversee strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health initiatives in and around Pretoria. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements in access to health services for underserved communities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Public Health or related field, a Master's preferred, and at least six years of programme management experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of public health programme management experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial oversight.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of community health programmes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of health programmes, including staff supervision, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local clinics, hospitals, government health departments, and other community stakeholders in the Pretoria area.
• Monitor programme performance, collect data, and conduct evaluations to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health regulations and organizational policies.
• Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial resources.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor programme staff and volunteers.
• Organize and facilitate health education workshops and outreach activities for the community.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and health-related forums.
• Prepare regular reports on programme activities, outcomes, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Community Health Programme Manager to oversee strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health initiatives in and around Pretoria. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements in access to health services for underserved communities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Public Health or related field, a Master's preferred, and at least six years of programme management experience