Public Health Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Public Health Officer to join our team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assessing community health needs, implementing health initiatives, and promoting healthy lifestyles within the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community health assessments and identify health challenges.
• Design and implement effective health promotion programs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve health service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate health initiatives to ensure effectiveness.
• Facilitate training sessions for community health workers.
• Communicate health-related information to diverse audiences.
• Advocate for health policy changes based on community needs.
• Establish metrics for evaluating public health programs.
• Research and stay updated on public health trends and issues.
• Collaborate on grant proposals to secure funding for health programs.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, or a related field
• Master's degree in Public Health is preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in public health practice

Technical Skills

• Project Management
• Health Promotion

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications

• Registered Health Professional
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with health informatics: Experience using health informatics systems for data management.
• Community engagement experience: Skills in engaging with diverse community groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical aid
• Pension fund contributions
• Generous leave policy including sick and family leave
• Access to continued education resources

Company Culture

• Innovation: Encouraging innovative solutions to enhance public health delivery.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees’ professional growth through training and development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Promoting a healthy work-life balance to support the wellbeing of our staff.