18 Health Education jobs in South Africa

POSITION INFO :

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
• Experience in a clinic / health care environment / Paediatrics (or baby clinic)
• Sound knowledge of recruiting area (Masiphumelele)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English and another South African Language
• Valid Driver’s License (advantageous)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Internet and electronic Data Management Systems advantageous

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

Additional Information :

Closing Date : 30 August 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date,

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.

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

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

• 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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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.

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

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

• 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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Help shape the future of women’s health services—train, mentor, and support remote clinical teams across Central Australia.

• Nurse Level 5 — Remuneration Package Range $155,543 — $63,623
  (including salary 132,267 — $1 9,215) + allowances
• Primary and Public Health Care - Clinical Governance
• Alice Springs
• One ongoing/fixed vacancy available

The Role
As the Women’s Health Educator, you will be responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and ensuring that evidence-based Women’s Health services are provided within the Central Australia Region. You’ll work collaboratively with a range of service providers to build and maintain capacity of women’s health services in remote communities through clinical support, facilitating accredited training, mentoring, and orientation of staff. You’ll also travel to remote areas regularly by road, light plane, and stay for up to a week as required.

About you
To be successful, you’ll have:

• Current Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligibility to obtain.
• Demonstrated training or experience in developing and/or delivering education theory and practice.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and application of adult learning principles to deliver high-quality clinical and education practice.
• Experience driving a manual vehicle and eligibility to obtain an NT Driver’s Licence.

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice in Women’s Health or a related area.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Retention bonus
• Salary packaging
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Relocation support
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, and copies of relevant qualifications.

Location : Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

Reports to : Executive Director

The Catholic Health Care Association of Southern Africa (CATHCA) is the Catholic Church’s associate body for health in South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini. The organization was established in 7 and is a proud affiliate of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference. CATHCA is a membership-based association consisting of over faith-based, community-linked organisations working at the intersection of primary health care, mental health, HIV / TB, GBVF, and child safeguarding in some of the neediest communities in the region.

CATHCA seeks to recruit a Public Health Advisor based in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The Public Health Advisor will work closely with the Executive Director.

• Track, analyze, and advise on public health policies, trends, and needs.
• Develop training programmes and learning materials.
• Facilitate training sessions and evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions.
• Participate in stakeholder forums and advocacy initiatives for health system strengthening.
• Support planning, fundraising, implementation, and reporting activities.
• Contribute to other activities as needed to support the mission of CATHCA.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (NQF Level 8 or higher).
• Expertise in NCD, HIV / TB, and Mental Health.
• Experience in training design and facilitation.
• Knowledge of donor-funded grants.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary : Depending on level of expertise and qualifications

Closing date for applications : March 3

Applications : Send your CV and a 1-page motivational letter to Jane Sutherland at

To learn more about CATHCA, please visit our website at

Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from us by March 3.

Community Practice Anesthesiologist - UMass Memorial Health, Memorial Campus

Apply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite)

Location: Worcester, MA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 13 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JB228323

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other.

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center, the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, is looking for Community Practice Anesthesiologists to join our ambulatory team.

This position offers an opportunity to be engaged in the full spectrum of cases cared for in an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

• Flex position between community hospital and ambulatory surgical center in the Worcester area
• Case mix: Ortho, gen surg, urology, plastics, GI. No pediatric or OB required
• Home Call only, required 1 weekday call per week, 1 weekend call per month
• Built in post call days to ensure work-life balance
• Orthopedic surgery heavy practice, regional anesthesia skills required
• You will have supervision of CRNAs in the anesthesia care team model.
• You may take part in educating our residents in a fully integrated, outstanding training program.
• We offer opportunities to participate in education and medical simulation, QI work, and research.
• The anesthesia team conducts an average of 60,000 anesthetics per year across our Medical Center.

Benefits

As a member of UMass Memorial Health, our anesthesiologists have received a newly updated compensation package that values your contributions:

• Salaries from $447K to $20K based on experience, fellowship training, and sub-specialty practice
• Sign-on bonuses and newly added referral bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Nine weeks of paid time off (vacation/CME/holidays)
• Practice/CME allowance - 6,000 per fiscal year
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement vehicles
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• Ability for additional income with incentivized voluntary additional call
• Hospital liability insurance

The department comprises 160 clinical providers with diverse cultural backgrounds, delivering advanced perioperative care across seven clinical sites: three hospitals, two ambulatory surgery centers, and two GI centers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license
• Be board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

J. Matthias Walz, MD, FCCP

Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery, UMass Chan Medical School

Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UMass Memorial Health
C/o Krystal Vincent

UMass Memorial Health

UMass Memorial Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts with 17,000 caregivers and 2,100 physicians. Our comprehensive system includes UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health – Harrington, UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital, and UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink. Together, we impact every aspect of life in the region by making health and wellness services available to everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Community Practice Anesthesiologist - UMass Memorial Health, Memorial Campus

Apply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite)

Location: Worcester, MA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 13 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JB228323

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other.

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center, the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, is looking for Community Practice Anesthesiologists to join our ambulatory team.

This position offers an opportunity to be engaged in the full spectrum of cases cared for in an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

• Flex position between community hospital and ambulatory surgical center in the Worcester area
• Case mix: Ortho, gen surg, urology, plastics, GI. No pediatric or OB required
• Home Call only, required 1 weekday call per week, 1 weekend call per month
• Built in post call days to ensure work-life balance
• Orthopedic surgery heavy practice, regional anesthesia skills required
• You will have supervision of CRNAs in the anesthesia care team model.
• You may take part in educating our residents in a fully integrated, outstanding training program.
• We offer opportunities to participate in education and medical simulation, QI work, and research.
• The anesthesia team conducts an average of 60,000 anesthetics per year across our Medical Center.

Benefits

As a member of UMass Memorial Health, our anesthesiologists have received a newly updated compensation package that values your contributions:

• Salaries from $447K to $20K based on experience, fellowship training, and sub-specialty practice
• Sign-on bonuses and newly added referral bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Nine weeks of paid time off (vacation/CME/holidays)
• Practice/CME allowance - 6,000 per fiscal year
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement vehicles
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• Ability for additional income with incentivized voluntary additional call
• Hospital liability insurance

The department comprises 160 clinical providers with diverse cultural backgrounds, delivering advanced perioperative care across seven clinical sites: three hospitals, two ambulatory surgery centers, and two GI centers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license
• Be board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

J. Matthias Walz, MD, FCCP

Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery, UMass Chan Medical School

Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UMass Memorial Health
C/o Krystal Vincent

UMass Memorial Health

UMass Memorial Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts with 17,000 caregivers and 2,100 physicians. Our comprehensive system includes UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health – Harrington, UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital, and UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink. Together, we impact every aspect of life in the region by making health and wellness services available to everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Direct message the job poster from Tshemba Foundation

Join Tshemba Foundation in Strengthening Rural Public Health

The Tshemba Foundation is seeking experienced public health specialists to help address critical healthcare gaps in rural Mpumalanga and Limpopo, where shortages of healthcare professionals and many barriers challenge the delivery of essential preventive care and health education.

We are calling on public health specialists to contribute their expertise and leadership to improve public health initiatives. As a volunteer, you will, for example:

• Train community health workers to enhance frontline healthcare delivery.
• Develop and support patient-focused support groups.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of Tshemba’s existing public health projects.
• Provide strategic guidance to strengthen and expand public health initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a public health setting, including experience training community-based health personnel.
• Time commitment as a volunteer:
• South African public health specialists: Minimum two months
• International public health specialists: Minimum three months

Accommodation for Tshemba Volunteers

As a Tshemba volunteer, you will receive free accommodation in our Volunteer Lodge, located within the Moditlo Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. While transport and food costs are the responsibility of volunteers, your stay in this tranquil setting offers a safe, comfortable, and rejuvenating environment.

The Lodge serves as a welcoming retreat where healthcare professionals can unwind after a demanding day, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative healthcare solutions. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, volunteers connect with like-minded peers from around the world, fostering both professional growth and personal renewal.

Past volunteers frequently describe their time with Tshemba as transformative, reigniting their passion for medicine and reinforcing their commitment to healthcare.

Interested in making a lasting impact? Reach out to discuss how you can be part of this meaningful initiative.

Not Applicable

Health Care Provider and Education

Public Health, Health and Human Services, and Hospitals and Health Care

Our International client within the Public Health space is seeking a Director to join their SA team. This individual will need to have had experience at this level or have been in a role such as Senior Manager.

Our client's focus is communication, advocacy, research, and strategy. The areas of partnerships would be NGOs, Governments, Foundations, Academic Institutions including product development partnerships focusing within Public Health, Climate change as well as the Developmental space.

Areas of focus

1. Communication : Strong writing skills essential, including writing for projects and programs, as well as preparing press/media releases.
2. Project Management : Developing and executing communications and advocacy strategies for clients and partners, focused on major regional health and development challenges. Overseeing project finances and developing budgets.
3. Client Management : Being the main contact person for various clients on assigned projects, working with donors and funders.

As a Director within our client's organization, you will be involved in various areas, from forming strategies for clients to communication, seeing each project through, as well as managing several projects and people simultaneously.

Required

No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.

Qualification

Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health.

To be discussed, R900 ctc upwards.