Public Health Officer

Job Description

Join our team as a Public Health Officer, where you will play a vital role in shaping community health initiatives. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, conduct health assessments, and drive public health education programs. We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in epidemiology and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead community outreach initiatives to promote public health awareness.
• Assess the impact of health programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure access to necessary resources.
• Compile and analyze health statistics for reporting and strategy development.
• Participate in the development of public health policies to improve community health standards.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for community health education.
• Create relationships with community partners to strengthen public health initiatives.
• Actively participate in emergency response planning and health crisis management.
• Deliver presentations on public health issues to community groups and stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of public health trends and policies.

Advantageous

• Familiarity with grant writing and fundraising: Experience securing funding for public health projects.
• Bilingual capabilities in English and Afrikaans: Ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

Benefits

• Full medical aid coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous leave policy including family responsibility leave.
• Access to wellness programs and mental health resources.
• Support for continuous education and training.

Company Culture

• Team Collaboration: Collaboration within teams helps us achieve our public health goals effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: We believe in lifelong learning and encourage our staff to develop their skills.
• Respect for All: Mutual respect is at the core of our operations and interactions.