Community Health Worker - Outreach

Placements24; Komani; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to perform outreach in Queenstown and surrounding areas. You will connect individuals with health services, promote preventative practices, and support vulnerable community members.

The role serves as the bridge between the healthcare system and the community, delivering education and basic screenings. The ideal candidate is compassionate, resourceful, and committed to improving health outcomes in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Qualification in community health work or related field.
• Experience in a community-based health or social care role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of local health challenges in the Queenstown area.
• Ability to work independently in the field and maintain accurate records.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door outreach to identify health needs within the community.
• Provide health education on nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and chronic illness management.
• Assist clients in registering for healthcare services and accessing medical appointments.
• Perform basic health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood sugar checks) and refer individuals as needed.
• Distribute health information materials and promote community health programs.
• Build trust and rapport with community members, acting as a liaison between them and healthcare providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Outreach

Health education basics

Record keeping

Education

Community health work qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to conduct vital outreach services in Queenstown and surrounding areas. This role focuses on connecting individuals and families with essential health services, promoting preventative health practices, and supporting vulnerable community members. You will be a key link between the healthcare system and the community, providing education, assistance with accessing care, and basic health screenings. The ideal candidate is compassionate, resourceful, and committed to improving health outcomes within the Eastern Cape community as part of the Community & Social Care sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door outreach to identify health needs within the community.
• Provide health education on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and chronic illness management.
• Assist clients in registering for healthcare services and accessing medical appointments.
• Perform basic health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood sugar checks) and refer individuals as needed.
• Distribute health information materials and promote community health programs.
• Build trust and rapport with community members, acting as a liaison between them and healthcare providers.

Requirements

• A qualification or certification in community health work or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a community-based health or social care role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
• Understanding of local health challenges and resources within the Queenstown area.
• Ability to work independently in the field and maintain accurate records.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the community.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in public health.
• A chance to make a direct impact on community health and well-being.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaborative care.
• Field-based role offering significant community interaction.
• Contribution to a critical area within the Community & Social Care landscape.