Community Health Programs Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Health Program Officer to lead design, implementation and monitoring of health initiatives in the Bloemfontein area. The role centers on empowering communities with health knowledge, resources and access to services.

You will work with community members, healthcare providers and authorities to address local health challenges, oversee budgets, and supervise health workers while promoting health equity in the Free State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Health Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community health program implementation and management.
• Knowledge of public health principles, disease prevention, and health promotion.
• Experience in community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Bloemfontein and Free State healthcare context.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage community-based health programs and initiatives.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify priority health issues within target communities.
• Develop health education materials and deliver workshops and training sessions on various health topics.
• Facilitate collaboration between community members, local health facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and prepare regular progress reports.
• Ensure programs adhere to ethical guidelines and organizational standards.
• Manage program budgets and resources effectively.
• Identify and address barriers to healthcare access and utilization within the community.
• Advocate for improved health policies and services at the local level.
• Supervise community health workers or volunteers as needed.

Skills

Public health

Community engagement

Program management

Data collection

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Health Program Officer to lead design, implementation and monitoring of health initiatives in the Bloemfontein area. The role centers on empowering communities with health knowledge, resources and access to services.

You will work with community members, healthcare providers and authorities to address local health challenges, oversee budgets, and supervise health workers while promoting health equity in the Free State.