Lead Community Health Supervisor — Hybrid, Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Community Health Worker Supervisor to lead a CHW team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will guide care delivery, training, and health education for underserved populations while coordinating with health facilities to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, public health principles, and the ability to navigate community health needs within a nonprofit context in the Stellenbosch region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in community health or related healthcare role.
• Proven supervision or team leadership experience.
• Solid knowledge of primary healthcare principles, disease prevention and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and mentor a team of Community Health Workers.
• Ensure CHWs adhere to protocols and provide quality patient care and education.
• Monitor CHW caseloads, performance and outreach activities.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss challenges and share best practices.
• Assist in developing and implementing health education programs and materials.
• Liaise with healthcare facilities and community partners to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain records of team activities, patient interactions and health outcomes.
• Identify community health needs and recommend interventions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and health regulations.
• Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Public health

Record-keeping

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Community Health Worker Supervisor to lead a CHW team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will guide care delivery, training, and health education for underserved populations while coordinating with health facilities to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, public health principles, and the ability to navigate community health needs within a nonprofit context in the Stellenbosch region.