45 Community Health jobs in South Africa

Project Manager – Community Health Initiative

The Chevrah Kadisha is embarking on a meaningful community health project. Rooted in the values of dignity, compassion, and inclusion, this initiative seeks to deliver impactful, coordinated care through a community-based approach.We are looking for a motivated and capable Project Manager, with excellent communication skills, to oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of this important initiative. This role requires someone who is highly organised, operationally minded, and passionate about creating meaningful change.

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the strategic objectives of the health project into a phased implementation plan.
• Coordinate timelines, priorities, and milestones for effective delivery.
• Establish processes for oversight, risk management, and internal reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with partner organisations, service providers, and relevant forums to strengthen collaboration and awareness.

Operational Coordination

• Align project activities with existing care structures.
• Support the integration of tools and systems that enhance access and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with basic governance and ethical standards.

Resource Management

• Work within available resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• Contribute to reporting and evaluation efforts for internal learning and accountability.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Track project progress against key objectives.
• Gather feedback to inform ongoing improvement.
• Assist in the development of future service enhancements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Project Management Certification highly advantageous
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a healthcare, NGO, or community development setting.

Preferred Skills

• Strong coordination and organisational abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic operational or administrative systems in health or social care contexts is an advantage.
• Committed to improving the well-being of underserved communities.
• Collaborative and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and sectors.

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Project Manager – Community Health Initiative

The Chevrah Kadisha is embarking on a meaningful community health project. Rooted in the values of dignity, compassion, and inclusion, this initiative seeks to deliver impactful, coordinated care through a community-based approach.We are looking for a motivated and capable Project Manager, with excellent communication skills, to oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of this important initiative. This role requires someone who is highly organised, operationally minded, and passionate about creating meaningful change.

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the strategic objectives of the health project into a phased implementation plan.
• Coordinate timelines, priorities, and milestones for effective delivery.
• Establish processes for oversight, risk management, and internal reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with partner organisations, service providers, and relevant forums to strengthen collaboration and awareness.

Operational Coordination

• Align project activities with existing care structures.
• Support the integration of tools and systems that enhance access and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with basic governance and ethical standards.

Resource Management

• Work within available resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• Contribute to reporting and evaluation efforts for internal learning and accountability.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Track project progress against key objectives.
• Gather feedback to inform ongoing improvement.
• Assist in the development of future service enhancements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Project Management Certification highly advantageous
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a healthcare, NGO, or community development setting.

Preferred Skills

• Strong coordination and organisational abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic operational or administrative systems in health or social care contexts is an advantage.
• Committed to improving the well-being of underserved communities.
• Collaborative and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and sectors.

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Location: Ottery/Wynberg, Cape Town
Organisation Type: NPO | Christian Faith-Based br>
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Our client, a well-established Christian faith-based NPO with a 140-year legacy, is looking for a committed and dynamic Field Worker to join their team.

About the Organisation:
This NPO is dedicated to the prevention and education of substance abuse, focusing on school learners and youth across Cape Town. Their work includes direct outreach, education and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on substance abuse awareness.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver prevention-focused programmes at schools, youth groups, and partner organisations < r>• acilitate workshops and presentations on substance abuse, bullying and other issues impacting today’s youth
• M intain a presence at the Ottery/Wynberg office when not out in the field < r>• R present the organisation with professionalism and compassion across all engagements < r>
Requirements:
• P evious experience working with youth is essential < r>• P ssion for community upliftment and a strong alignment with Christian values < r>• C nfident public speaker with excellent communication skills < r>• F uent in English and Afrikaans < r>• C mputer literate (MS Office) < r>• V lid driver’s licence and willingness to drive a Quantum vehicle for outreach purposes
Contract Type: Full-time, based in Ottery/Wynberg

Start Date: As soon as possible

If you have the heart for service and the drive to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Ottery/Wynberg, Cape Town Organisation Type: NPO | Christian Faith-Based Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Our client, a well-established Christian faith-based NPO with a 140-year legacy, is looking for a committed and dynamic Field Worker to join their team. About the Organisation: This NPO is dedicated to the prevention and education of substance abuse, focusing on school learners and youth across Cape Town. Their work includes direct outreach, education and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on substance abuse awareness. Key Responsibilities

• Deliver prevention-focused programmes at schools, youth groups, and partner organisations
• Facilitate workshops and presentations on substance abuse, bullying and other issues impacting today’s youth
• Develop and customise training material as needed
• Maintain a presence at the Ottery/Wynberg office when not out in the field
• Represent the organisation with professionalism and compassion across all engagements

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with youth is essential
• Passion for community upliftment and a strong alignment with Christian values
• Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive a Quantum vehicle for outreach purposes

Contract Type: Full-time, based in Ottery/Wynberg Start Date: As soon as possible If you have the heart for service and the drive to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - Join to apply for the SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST role at State of Florida

Requisition No: Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This position will report directly to the WIC Director.

Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida is required for this position.

Primary Duties:

1. Provide nutrition assessment including the gathering of anthropometric and hematological data.
2. Provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to clients.
3. Assist and guide clerical and technical support staff of the WIC program.
4. Assist in the development of Walton County WIC nutrition education materials.
5. Perform duties at the main clinic site or any WIC satellite clinic.
6. Demonstrate good communication skills and professional ability to work as a team and independently.
7. Support and promote excellent customer service.
8. Ensure compliance with all standards and regulations.
9. Certify participants for WIC in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
10. Provide appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on assessed information.
11. Document all utilizing the SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording in Florida WiSE.
12. Provide professional nutrition counseling and follow-up to clients.
13. Participate in VENA principles.
14. Promote breastfeeding as the normal method of infant feeding.
15. Provide basic breastfeeding information and assist in teaching clients.
16. Document all activities appropriately in the FL WiSE System.
17. Obtain anthropometric and hematological data.
18. Check client's immunization status in FL Shots.
19. Participate in monitoring QI/QA activities.
20. Act as a role model to co-workers.
21. Help train new staff.
22. Attend meetings and participate in Walton CHD committees.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

1. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. Ability to prioritize duties effectively.
3. Ability to take accurate height/length and weight measurements.
4. Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; infants; and children under 5.
5. Basic computer skills; operate within FL WiSE.
6. Ability to work with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
7. Ability to counsel clients and conduct group education classes.
8. Provide excellent customer service.
9. Ability to lift and maneuver lab equipment and supplies.

Qualifications:

Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida; eligible for License as a Dietitian in the State of Florida. Valid Driver's License. Preferred CLC License Within Two Years Of Position. Preferred to possess bilingual interpretation skills.

Please Be Advised:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed. Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out. The successful candidate must pass a Level II Background screening.

For more information, please visit the SSS website.

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority.

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• Gauteng Children’s Rights Committee (GCRC)
  
  

Social Worker at Gauteng Children’s Rights Committee (GCRC)

• Deadline:
  
  

13 August 2025

• Region:
  
  

Gauteng

• Salary:
  
  

R14 000 p/m (GROSS)

• Type of employment:
  
  

Temporary

Job Description

Job Type: 3 months contract

Location: Evaton, Gauteng

Qualifications And Requirements

• 4 years Social Work degree with 1 -2 yrs experience in child protection
• Valid driver’s license (You are eligible to apply if your driver’s license is valid and YOU CAN DRIVE. If you have a driver’s license but you cannot drive, please do not bother to apply. We do test short listed candidates).
• Valid Registration with SACSSP
• Proficiency in African Languages
  
  

How to apply

Please send CV to: The Executive Director, email: .

Enquiries:

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• Date posted:
  
  

01 August 2025

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Job Title: Experienced Social Worker

Specialism: Safeguarding Early Response Team

Job Location: Worcester, UK

Salary: £31.27 Hourly

Salary Type: Ongoing

Grab this thrilling opportunity to join the Safeguarding Early Response Team in Worcester as an Experienced Social Worker. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £31.27, this full-time role (37 hours per week, 09:00 to 17:00) promises both rewarding work and a chance to make a real difference in your community. This position is inside IR35, ensuring the reliability of an ongoing income stream. As you step into this dynamic world of Social Care – Qualified, become a valued asset to Worcestershire County Council.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility and variety provided by this locum position – perfect for those who crave change and thrive in dynamic work environments.
• Benefit from a supportive team that encourages professional growth and makes sure you never feel alone on your journey.
• With opportunities to enhance your skills through various training programmes, this role is set to elevate your career.
• Additionally, take advantage of a comprehensive employee assistance programme, offering support across personal and professional challenges.

What you will do:

• Rapidly assess and respond to cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to deliver effective safeguarding interventions.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare detailed reports for assessments and court proceedings.
• Offer guidance and support to families experiencing crisis, promoting their welfare and development.
• Liaise with service users and their families, fostering trust and building effective communication channels.
• Participate in reflective supervision, contributing to the continuous improvement of social work practice.

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Duration: Immediate until 30th of November 2024

Reporting to: Out of School Manager

Organisational Background

Centre for Community Impact (CCI) is a non-profit South African organisation based in Pretoria. We aim to be a centre of excellence in strategic health and development communication programs that are centred around meaningful Community Engagement.

Position Summary

Effective oversight of safe space operations and primary supervision of community teams. Provision of Professional Counselling Services to all programme beneficiaries.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide Leadership and supportive supervision to community team to ensure that they fulfil their daily duties.
2. Oversee Safe Space operations and rollout of daily activities.
3. Develop a daily schedule of Safe Space activities.
4. Screen, identify and provide guidance and counselling to in and out of School AYPs experiencing psychosocial challenges.
5. Attend and participate in various local stakeholders’ meetings.
6. Provide orientation training to Community team i.e. SAWs, PGTs and ACs, CYCWs, CCGs, MFs, AO, SO, HK, AMBs.
7. Consolidate Monthly and Quarterly Community Component Reports from teams.

Minimum Requirements

1. An appropriate 4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
2. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
3. Minimum of 5 years appropriate / recognizable experience in social work involving case management after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP.
4. At least 3 years’ experience working with Adolescents and Youth programs.
5. Good writing skills that will enable the incumbent to compile reports.
6. Good communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
7. Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
8. Ability to work individually and as a team.
9. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems, and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their environment to promote their well-being.
10. People Management and empowerment skills.
11. Information and knowledge management skills.
12. Knowledge of programme and project management skills.

Application Process

1. Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to CCI Human Resources at
2. Please use the job title “Social Worker – Bojanala” as the subject line for your application.
3. Only email submissions will be accepted or considered.
4. The closing date for applications is the 10th of August 2024.
5. Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.

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Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, is dedicated to enhancing lives through state-of-the-art Healthcare Centres at our luxury lifestyle villages. Our extensively trained staff and comprehensive activity programmes enable the provision of frail, dementia, palliative care, restorative care and rehabilitation to patients in a safe and secure environment. We are seeking a Social Worker to provide support and services to residents within the healthcare and villages as required. This position will be for Tokai Estate, based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The Social Worker have to do psychosocial assessments, advocate for the residents best interest and provide emotional support. What We Offer: At Faircape, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including: A collaborative and supportive environment where youll work alongside experts who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Additional leave rewards for long-term commitment. Recognition for your dedication through quarterly performance bonuses. Exclusive discounts on high-speed internet , ensuring you stay connected. Become part of a supportive team where your skills as a social worker contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care and support to our community. Specific duties include but is not limited to the following: Provide emotional support and counselling to residents and/or their family members Guide residents through the transition into care or changes in health status Facilitate care decision-making when family members are not available Help navigate and de-escalate challenging family dynamics Coordinate and support the process of curatorship applications Implementation of the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 Present therapeutic group sessions to residents and or their family members. Participating in monthly Multi Disciplinary Team meetings Providing training to various members of staff based on need and request Writing health educational/promotional material for newsletters to families and residents Responsible for meeting defined key performance indicators (KPIs) Leave cover for critical positions such as the Discharge Planner/ Rehabilitation Coordinator within our Sub-Acute Post discharge follow up phone calls with patients Requirements: Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Experience and Knowledge Relevant experience in a similar role Training and experience in counselling Experience in investigative social work Training in bereavement, palliative care and dementia care will be beneficial Experience working with the Mental Healthcare Act will be beneficial Knowledge pertaining to external private and government frail cares and home care services will be beneficial Knowledge of the Older Person Act Previous experience with curatorship applications would be beneficial Skills and Attributes Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' medical, psychological, and social needs to develop effective treatment plans. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Time Management: Strong organisational skills to handle multiple cases simultaneously. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify potential discharge barriers and develop creative solutions to address them. Demonstrate respect for the individuality of the patients and families Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking abilities with proactive decision making and negotiation skills Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensure that all aspects of the clients needs are addressed and nothing is overlooked. Proactive Approach: Initiative to anticipate patient needs and potential obstacles, taking proactive steps to address them. Specific Requirements Please attach solid and positive written recommendation letters Clear health record Clear credit record No criminal record Working Hours - Normal working days are Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 17h00 Faircape offers a market related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors. To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.