Community Health Educator

2 weeks ago


Kempton Park, South Africa MES Full time

**POSITION**:Community Health Educator

**LOCATION**:MES Kempton Park

**PROJECT**:Mobile Service Centre

**REPORT TO**:Registered Nurse

**JOB PURPOSE**

Community Health Educator is to teach community about behaviour that promotes wellness. To develop strategies to improve the wellbeing of the individuals and communities.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assess the health needs of the people and communities they serve during the mobile service outreaches and at the shelter.
- Develop programs, materials, and events to teach people about health topics
- Teach people how to manage existing health conditions in consultation with the registered nurse.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials
- Help people find health services or information
- Provide training programs for community health workers or other health professionals
- Collect and analyse data to learn about a particular community and improve programs and services in liaison with the registered nurse.
- Advocate for improved health resources and policies that promote healthy living.
- Discuss health concerns with community members.
- Educate people about the importance and availability of healthcare services, such as cancer screenings
- Report findings to other healthcare providers
- Provide informal counselling and social support

**REQUIREMENTS**

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION & SKILLS**
- Tertiary/Diploma Qualification with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Community Health Educator in the NGO sector.
- Passion for the job.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Fit and active.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Empathy and compassion.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Working with people
- Ability to work under pressure
- Motivated to work with people in need
- Planning and organizing
- Teamwork
- Leadership

Closing Date: 30 May 2025

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: R4 000,00 - R4 991,04 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/05/30


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