Hybrid Community Health Navigator: Drive Access & Impact

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Hybrid role

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Community Health Navigator to connect residents with healthcare services and resources. You will guide clients through access to care, support understanding of health information, and help overcome barriers such as transport and costs.

You will collaborate with clinics, hospitals, and community organizations, maintain a resource directory, and contribute to data collection to improve health outcomes in the region.

Qualifications

• Relevant public health experience preferred.
• Strong communication and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in understanding health conditions and treatment options.
• Guide clients through accessing healthcare services, appointments and referrals.
• Provide information on health resources and programs in the North West province.
• Help clients overcome barriers to care such as transport and cost.
• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of health services.
• Collect data on client needs and outcomes.
• Advocate for client health needs with providers and institutions.
• Collaborate with local clinics, hospitals and community organizations.
• Develop and maintain a resource directory.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Advocacy

Data entry

Education

Public Health qualification

Nursing/Social Work degree

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Community Health Navigator to connect residents with healthcare services and resources. You will guide clients through access to care, support understanding of health information, and help overcome barriers such as transport and costs.

You will collaborate with clinics, hospitals, and community organizations, maintain a resource directory, and contribute to data collection to improve health outcomes in the region.