Community Health Program Lead - Eastern Cape

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Officer for Community Health in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role supports planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health initiatives, collaborating with community partners and local authorities to improve public health outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a background in public health, strong project management skills, and a commitment to serving underserved populations in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience in program management or coordination within the public health sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of community health programs and ensure delivery meets goals.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets for health initiatives in the Eastern Cape.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, health facilities, and local health departments.
• Conduct needs assessments and situational analyses to identify priority health issues and target populations.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and prepare progress reports on KPIs.
• Ensure programs follow best practices and ethical standards in public health.
• Facilitate training sessions for community health workers and volunteers.
• Collaborate with M&E to design monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Represent the organization at health forums, meetings, and workshops in Port Elizabeth.
• Identify challenges and develop timely solutions to ensure program success.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Officer for Community Health in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role supports planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health initiatives, collaborating with community partners and local authorities to improve public health outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a background in public health, strong project management skills, and a commitment to serving underserved populations in the Eastern Cape.