Program Officer - Community Health

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Program Officer focused on Community Health for East London. You will plan, implement, and monitor health programs with community leaders, clinics, and beneficiaries to improve outcomes and equity.

Requirements include a Master’s in Public Health or related field and 4+ years in program management, with strong data, reporting, and stakeholder facilitation skills for on-site work in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program management and implementation within the community health sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and engaging stakeholders effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of public health principles, practices, and interventions.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare system and challenges in the Eastern Cape region.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to improving health equity and access to care for underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of community health programs in the East London area, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop detailed work plans, budgets, and activity schedules for health initiatives.
• Facilitate community needs assessments and identify key health priorities and interventions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community stakeholders, local clinics, and health officials.
• Organize and conduct health education workshops, awareness campaigns, and training sessions.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and evaluate program impact against set objectives.
• Prepare regular progress reports for management and donors, documenting achievements and challenges.
• Ensure program activities comply with relevant health regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide guidance and support to community health workers and volunteers.
• Contribute to the development of new program proposals and funding applications.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Community engagement

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Project management tools

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role Our client, a respected non-profit organization committed to improving public health outcomes, is seeking an experienced Program Officer focused on Community Health for their East London operations. This role is integral to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health programs aimed at empowering local communities and addressing prevalent health challenges. You will work closely with community leaders, healthcare providers, and beneficiaries to ensure programs are effective, culturally appropriate, and sustainable. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in public health, community engagement, and program management, with a deep understanding of the health landscape in the Eastern Cape . This role requires consistent on-site presence in East London to facilitate effective program delivery and stakeholder relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of community health programs in the East London area, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop detailed work plans, budgets, and activity schedules for health initiatives.
• Facilitate community needs assessments and identify key health priorities and interventions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community stakeholders, local clinics, and health officials.
• Organize and conduct health education workshops, awareness campaigns, and training sessions.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and evaluate program impact against set objectives.
• Prepare regular progress reports for management and donors, documenting achievements and challenges.
• Ensure program activities comply with relevant health regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide guidance and support to community health workers and volunteers.
• Contribute to the development of new program proposals and funding applications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program management and implementation within the community health sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and engaging stakeholders effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of public health principles, practices, and interventions.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare system and challenges in the Eastern Cape region.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to improving health equity and access to care for underserved populations.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid annual leave. This role provides the opportunity to lead impactful community health initiatives directly within the East London area. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning within the public health sector are available. Join a reputable organization focused on enhancing community well-being.