About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a Community Liaison Officer based in Klipfontein, specifically at the Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office. This role is vital in bridging the gap between health services and the community, ensuring that health initiatives are effectively communicated and implemented. By working closely with health-oriented community organizations, the Community Liaison Officer plays a key role in fostering partnerships that enhance public health outcomes for residents in the area.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of community engagement, organizing and coordinating vital capacity-building programs that empower various role players in the health sector. Your efforts will contribute significantly to the well-being of the community, making a meaningful impact in public service and health promotion throughout Klipfontein and beyond. Your work ensures that health resources are accessible, relevant, and tailored to the unique needs of the community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the citizens of South Africa. Its mission revolves around promoting health, preventing illness, and ensuring that all individuals have access to quality healthcare. Working with this department means being part of a larger effort to improve health services and outcomes for communities, making it a fulfilling and impactful career choice.
As part of the Department of Health, you will engage with various stakeholders, from community members to healthcare providers, ensuring that the health needs of the population are met. This department emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community involvement in achieving its goals, making your role essential to its success.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and implement the Health Facilities Board Act to ensure effective service delivery.
- Liaise with community organizations to maintain strong communication channels between health services and the public.
- Organize and conduct capacity-building programs for community health role players.
- Represent and promote the Sub-structure Office health services at relevant community organizations.
- Collaborate with management and colleagues to enhance health service delivery.
- Perform administrative tasks related to community engagement and health initiatives.
- Provide support to the Violence Prevention unit as needed.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant experience in facilitating community participation and engagement.
- A valid Code B/EB driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Understanding of project management principles and evaluation techniques.
- Good problem-solving, coordination, and training skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with health-related regulations and governance legislation.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with communities and partners.
- Ability to compile reports and perform administrative duties accurately.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.Experience: Appropriate experience in facilitating community participation.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Understanding of Project Management and evaluation of projects.
A working knowledge of Health-related regulation pertaining to the district health council, the hospital boards and clinic committees.
Good co-ordination, problem solving and training skills.
Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Working knowledge of governance-related legislation and regulations, and health promotion principles.
Understanding of communication processes with communities, internal staff, and external partners.
Ability to compile reports, take minutes, capture community feedback, and perform administrative duties accurately.
Job Duties
Plan and ensure successful implementation of the Health Facilities Board Act.Liaise with health orientated community organisations to ensure effective communication between services and the communities.
Organise, co-ordinate, conduct and monitor effective capacity building programs for relevant role players.
Responsible for the representation and marketing of the Sub-structure Office health services at the relevant health orientated community organisations.
Interact with management and other colleagues of the Sub- structure Office.
Perform related administrative duties.
Provide technical and administrative support to the Violence Prevention unit, as required.
