DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POST: HEALTH PROMOTER SALARY: R 127 851 per annum CENTRE: Leeu-Gamka Clinic (Eden District) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) /grade 9 (Std7). Experience: Appropriate working experience in Primary Health Care Facilities. Competencies: (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate well in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape – Proficiency in Afrikaans would be a recommendation as the region is predominantly Afrikaans speaking. Knowledge of Healthcare, including policies and guidelines. Appropriate health education and promotion experience. Ability to function as part of a team. Ability to follow through instructions independently. Drivers Licences would be a recommendation, but not a necessity. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.DUTIES: Key result areas/outputs: Manage the burden of disease (i.e. chronic diseases program, child health, Maternal and Women’s Health, HIV/AIDS and dental health). Implement the applicable focus areas of the Integrated Nutrition Program (i.e. provide disease specific nutrition education and support). Implement Nutrition Therapeutic Program. Monitor and promote growth monitoring in children under five years. Promote, protect, support breastfeeding and Nutrition Education. Assist with micro-nutrient malnutrition control. Collect and submit accurate data on all health promotion, as well as INP activities. Manage NTP products as well as other relevant consumables. ENQUIRIES: Ms A Jooste, tel. no. (023) 414-8200 APPLICATIONS: The District Manager: Eden District Office, Private Bag X6592, George, 6530. FOR ATTENTION: Ms S Pienaar NOTE: It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
