Pebbles Project is looking to appoint a Health Promoter to provide health education and support services to agricultural communities.
Responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:
Health Education
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Promote healthy lifestyles within the broader community by providing individual or group health education.
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Prepare and develop health education materials or resources appropriate to the community’s health needs.
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Build the capacity of clients to take care of their health, their families, and their communities.
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Promote health care services within communities.
Support Services
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Conduct and deliver inputs to health promotion initiative planning and evaluation.
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Perform basic health assessments.
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Support the implementation of the Health Care Service Initiatives.
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Conduct home visits.
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Navigate referred clients and assist them as needed.
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Report any abnormalities and concerns observed on home visits or during health education.
Administration
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Liaise with farms and other programmes.
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Maintain a record of all health education, including participants.
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Organise and plan all health education and home visit logistics.
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Comply with the POPI Act and guidelines regarding the confidentiality and security of personal information.
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Assist and support the fundraising team with visits and social media posts.
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Perform ad hoc relevant duties as assigned by the Health Service Manager and/or the Clinic Team.
Requirements:
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Tertiary qualification in Community Health Work and or Home-Based Care
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Three years of working experience
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Fluent in Afrikaans and English
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Computer literate
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Clear Criminal Record
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Code 8 Driving License
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Must have own reliable transport
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Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08h00 – 17h00.
Applications close 19th August 2024
