About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Wellness Practitioner to join its team in Amathole East. This role plays a vital part in enhancing employee wellness through the coordination of comprehensive wellness programmes and initiatives. By promoting health and well-being among employees, you will contribute significantly to building a healthier workforce and a more productive community. Your efforts will ensure that employees have access to essential health services, educational resources, and support systems, ultimately fostering a positive work environment.
As a Wellness Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of implementing health and wellness activities, such as wellness days and health screenings. You will work closely with service providers to coordinate logistics for various wellness events, ensuring that participation is encouraged through effective communication campaigns. Your commitment to health education will empower employees with the knowledge to manage chronic illnesses, making a real difference in the lives of your colleagues in Amathole East.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services and improving the overall health and well-being of the South African population. With a mission to promote health and prevent disease, the department plays a crucial role in developing policies and strategies that enhance public health. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the community and supporting the health needs of all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the implementation of the employee wellness programme and related policies.
- Organize health and wellness activities, including wellness days and health screenings.
- Collaborate with service providers to ensure successful wellness events.
- Promote participation through communication campaigns and track programme effectiveness.
- Conduct health education sessions on chronic illness management and distribute educational materials.
- Organize awareness sessions and gather feedback to enhance future initiatives.
- Manage schedules, venues, and logistics for wellness workshops and campaigns.
- Oversee internal sports events and recreational activities to encourage employee engagement.
- Execute administrative tasks related to the wellness programme, including record-keeping.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification at an NQF level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety, Social Work, Human Resources Management, or Industrial Relations.
- At least 3 years of experience in an Employee Health and Wellness environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and Employee Wellness Programme design.
- Familiarity with health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate health and wellness activities effectively.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and report writing.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A qualification at an NQF level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety/ Social Work/ Human Recourses Management or Industrial Relations.Minimum of 3 years’ experience Employee Health and Wellness environment.
A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.
Knowledge of Employee Wellness Programme design, including principles and practices for designing and implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
Understanding of health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance (e.
g.
OHSA and EHWP guidelines).
Knowledge of public health and occupational health principles.
Understanding of key health issues (e.
g.
mental health, chronic illness and substance abuse) in the workplace.
Programme coordination and facilitation.
Planning and organising.
Problem solving skills.
Creativity and awareness.
Knowledge of the following legislations: Labour Relations Act, Employment of Educators' Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other key pieces of Employment Legislation and Policies.
Communication (verbal and written).
Strategic planning and leadership skills.
Presentation and facilitation skills.
Report writing skills.
People management skills.
Monitoring and evaluation.
Negotiation and conflict resolution.
Customer focus.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
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Job Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the employee wellness programme.Implement employee wellness programmes, policies and strategies by initiating the day-to-day running of the wellness programme, rolling out health and wellness activities such as wellness days and health screenings, coordinating logistics for wellness events in collaboration with service providers, promoting participation through communication campaigns, and monitoring programme participation and effectiveness.
Support the implementation of chronic disease programmes by conducting health education sessions on chronic illness management, distributing educational materials and referring employees to counselling and testing services, and tracking participation in awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
Coordinate health and wellness awareness activities by organising awareness sessions, distributing educational materials during awareness events, coordinating schedules and venues for campaigns and workshops, and gathering participant feedback to improve future activities.
Coordinate the sports and recreational programme by coordinating internal sports events and recreational activities, maintaining schedules, equipment and participation records, communicating upcoming events to employees, and gathering feedback to improve future sporting initiatives.
Execute administrative duties related to the wellness programme, including administering the scheduling and execution of mobile clinic services and other wellness activities, creating and maintaining records and databases of wellness programme activities, participants and outcomes, maintaining attendance registers and documentation, maintaining organised filing and record-keeping systems, and compiling monthly wellness statistics for internal reports.
