Community Health Worker - Maternal Health

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Community Health Worker focused on Maternal Health to join the team in Mahikeng, North West. You will educate, support, and link pregnant women and new mothers to essential healthcare services, improving maternal and child health outcomes.

The role requires strong communication and community engagement skills, with a commitment to promoting prenatal and postnatal care and healthy family practices in the North West province.

Qualifications

• Certification or qualification as a Community Health Worker.
• Experience in community health, particularly maternal and child health.
• Strong knowledge of reproductive health, pregnancy and early childhood development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work within a community setting and engage diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health education sessions for pregnant women and new mothers.
• Promote attendance at antenatal and postnatal visits.
• Identify high‑risk pregnancies and refer to healthcare facilities.
• Assist families in accessing nutritional support and family planning.
• Build trust within the community to promote healthy practices.
• Collect data on community health needs and report on activities.

Skills

Communication

Community engagement

Facilitation

Education

CHW certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate Community Health Worker focused on Maternal Health to join their team in Mahikeng . This role is dedicated to improving maternal and child health outcomes through community education, support, and linkage to essential healthcare services. You will engage with pregnant women and new mothers, providing information on prenatal care, nutrition, safe delivery practices, and postnatal support. This is a critical role in strengthening healthcare access and promoting healthier families within the North West province. The ideal candidate is a compassionate communicator with a strong understanding of community health principles and a commitment to improving maternal well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct health education sessions for pregnant women and new mothers on key maternal health topics.
• Provide support and encouragement to encourage regular attendance at antenatal and postnatal clinic visits.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and refer clients to appropriate healthcare facilities and professionals.
• Assist families in accessing essential services such as nutritional support and family planning.
• Build trust and rapport within the community to promote understanding and adoption of healthy practices.
• Collect data on community health needs and report on program activities and outcomes.

Requirements

• Certification or qualification as a Community Health Worker.
• Previous experience in community health, particularly in maternal and child health.
• Strong knowledge of reproductive health, pregnancy, and early childhood development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a community setting and build trust with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in local languages is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in public health.
• A rewarding career focused on improving community health.
• Directly impact maternal and child health in Mahikeng , North West .