Community Health Worker
â What you bring:
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Experience working in a clinic or healthcare environment
- Good understanding of the local community (Masiphumelele)
- Knowledge of medical terminology (advantageous)
- Basic computer literacy
- Fluency in English and another South African language
Be part of research that improves health outcomes, supports vaccine studies, and connects people in your community to meaningful healthcare support.
ð¯ What youll own:
- Recruiting and supporting study participants (adults and children) within the community
- Conducting home visits and follow-ups to ensure continued participation
- Educating participants about studies, health tracking, and self-monitoring
- Supporting participants with asthma diaries and symptom tracking
- Collecting and capturing accurate data and questionnaires
- Maintaining participant records and reporting progress
- Assisting with transport of participants, documents, and specimens
- Setting up and managing community-based monitoring equipment
- Working closely with the Research Nurse and broader team
ð Role Information:
- Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
- Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
- Based in Masiphumelele, with work across multiple sites
This role suits someone who connects easily with people, is trusted in their community, and is committed to improving health and wellbeing.
â³ Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you havent heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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