Community Mobilizer - Health Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a dedicated Community Mobilizer to connect residents with health programs, raise awareness about health initiatives, and encourage participation across the community.

The role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a genuine commitment to public health, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing support from a network of local health workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in community health work, social work, or community development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse community groups and build rapport.
• Understanding of public health principles and local health challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a community setting.
• Proficiency in relevant local languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage community members to promote awareness and understanding of health programs.
• Organize and conduct community outreach activities, workshops, and health talks.
• Identify community health needs and advocate for relevant services and resources.
• Facilitate the enrollment of community members into health programs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and local health workers.
• Collect data on community feedback and program uptake to inform program improvements.

Skills

Community health

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public health

Teamwork

Languages

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a non-profit organization focused on improving community health in Soweto , is seeking a dedicated Community Mobilizer . This essential role involves engaging residents, raising awareness about health initiatives, and encouraging participation in health programs. The Community Mobilizer will act as a vital link between the organization and the community, fostering trust and facilitating access to health services. The ideal candidate is passionate about public health, possesses strong communication skills, and is deeply connected to the Gauteng community.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage community members to promote awareness and understanding of health programs.
• Organize and conduct community outreach activities, workshops, and health talks.
• Identify community health needs and advocate for relevant services and resources.
• Facilitate the enrollment of community members into health programs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and local health workers.
• Collect data on community feedback and program uptake to inform program improvements.

Requirements

• Experience in community health work, social work, or community development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse community groups and build rapport.
• Understanding of public health principles and local health challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a community setting.
• Proficiency in relevant local languages is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to public health in Soweto .
• Professional development and training in health mobilization.
• Supportive work environment focused on community well-being.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.