Community Health Programs Lead

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Direct community engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Programs Officer in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and coordinating community-based health programs to meet local needs.

You will work with community members, clinics, and stakeholders to deliver health education, support services, and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in health-related fields and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or diploma in Community Health, Public Health, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in community development, health promotion, or program coordination.
• Strong understanding of Paarl community and Western Cape health challenges.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse community groups and travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement community health programs in Paarl and nearby areas.
• Engage with community members to identify health needs and gaps in services.
• Develop and deliver health education workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Facilitate access to health services with information and support.
• Build relationships with local health facilities, community leaders and organizations.
• Assist in recruiting and training community health volunteers.
• Collect data for reporting and evaluation and improve programs.
• Ensure programs are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Manage program logistics like scheduling and resource allocation.
• Contribute ideas for new programs and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel within local area

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Community Health/Public Health/Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Programs Officer in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and coordinating community-based health programs to meet local needs.

You will work with community members, clinics, and stakeholders to deliver health education, support services, and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in health-related fields and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills and