Community Health Worker Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Public health impact

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Health Worker Coordinator in Benoni to lead a team delivering primary healthcare services, education, and disease prevention at the community level.

You will supervise, train, and support CHWs, ensuring resources and guidance are available to serve assigned areas. Strong leadership and communication are required to advance public health outcomes in Gauteng communities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Community Health, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• 3+ years in a supervisory/coordination role as a Community Health Worker.
• Strong understanding of primary healthcare and public health in Benoni.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate teams effectively.
• Proficiency in data collection and reporting for health programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Community Health Workers.
• Develop and implement training programs for health workers on education and basic clinical skills.
• Monitor activities of health workers and ensure protocol compliance.
• Coordinate patient care and referrals with local clinics and facilities.
• Collect and analyze data on outreach activities and health indicators.
• Ensure adequate supply of health education materials and basic medical supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Data collection

Training delivery

Education

Diploma or degree in Community Health/Public Health

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a vital health-focused charity serving the Gauteng community, is seeking an experienced Community Health Worker Coordinator to lead their team of dedicated health workers in Benoni . This role is essential for ensuring the effective delivery of primary healthcare services, health education, and disease prevention programs at the community level. You will be responsible for supervising, training, and supporting community health workers, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to serve their respective areas. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to improving public health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Community Health Workers , ensuring quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement training programs for health workers on health education, basic clinical skills, and patient support.
• Monitor the activities of health workers, ensuring adherence to program protocols and standards.
• Liaise with local clinics and healthcare facilities to coordinate patient care and referrals.
• Collect and analyze data on health outreach activities and health status indicators in the community.
• Ensure adequate supply of health education materials and basic medical supplies for the health worker teams.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Community Health, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Community Health Worker , with at least 3 years in a supervisory or coordination role.
• Strong understanding of primary healthcare principles and public health challenges in Benoni .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate teams effectively.
• Proficiency in data collection and reporting for health programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and impact public health initiatives in Gauteng .
• Professional development in health program coordination and management.
• Work with a compassionate team dedicated to community well-being.
• Direct contribution to improving the health of vulnerable populations.