Auxiliary Worker -Health Promotion Practitioner Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric/grade 12. A Health Promotion Certificate. Experience within the Department of Health. A valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with communities and local associations on awareness raising, prevention, mobilization and/or community strengthening and be Familiar with a community-based approach.
• Be conversant with local languages. Computer literacy. Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural/disciplinary team

Duties :

• Co-ordinate Community programs for Health-related issues in the catchment area. Record keeping/filing of Health Promotion records in the health facility. Plan and coordinate health promotion programs for community groups.
• Provide Health Promotion and teach skills to help people make informed health decisions. Support community structures to develop guidelines that build healthier communities, workplaces, and environments. Participate and lead the catchment area’s Healthy Lifestyle awareness activities and events.
• Ensure Stakeholder mobilization and involvement. Act as a resource and consultancy centre for Health Promotion in the community. Ensure Community Development and Empowerment.
• Ensure Implementation of sustainable projects for Health Promotion. Lead implementation of IMCI/HECI//HPS/ISHP and support WBOT activities in the catchment area.

Closing Date : 23-01-2026