Impactful Community Health Educator — Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Impactful work

Professional development

Supportive team

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Community Health Educator role in Rustenburg, North West. The position focuses on designing and delivering culturally appropriate health education programs to empower communities to make informed health choices.

You will conduct health needs assessments, deliver presentations and workshops, and collaborate with local healthcare providers to improve public health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in community health education, preferably in North West.
• Experience developing and delivering health education curricula and materials.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Setswana is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement culturally appropriate health education programs in Rustenburg.
• Conduct health assessments and surveys to identify community health needs.
• Deliver presentations, workshops, and counseling on preventive care and healthy living.
• Collaborate with local healthcare providers and community leaders to integrate services.
• Facilitate support groups and promote behavior change.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Maintain records of activities and demographics.
• Represent the client at health fairs and events.
• Advocate for health-promoting policies in the North West region.

Skills

Excellent communication and

Interpersonal skills

Public health principles

Health needs assessments

Program design and delivery

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Community Health Educator role in Rustenburg, North West. The position focuses on designing and delivering culturally appropriate health education programs to empower communities to make informed health choices.

You will conduct health needs assessments, deliver presentations and workshops, and collaborate with local healthcare providers to improve public health outcomes.