Health Promotion Practitioner - Nhlazatshe 6 Clinic (Gert Sibande District)

The Mpumalanga Department of Health is committed to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people of Mpumalanga by providing needs based, people centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services provided by a cadre of dedicated and well skilled health workers.Requirements Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus an appropriate and recognized National Diploma in Health Promotion or equivalent qualification. At least three (03) years' appropriate experience in the field of health promotion. Duties Implement health promotion programmes, strategies, interventions and campaigns at facility and community level. Plan and provide information, education and communication activities. Promote community, inter-sectoral and non-governmental participation in health promotion programmes and interventions. Establish household community components of integrated management of childhood illness, healthy lifestyle interventions and health promoting schools. Participate in Local forums to build relationships across sectors and to identify opportunities for health advocacy. Distribute IEC materials and resources within the sub-district. Support health sector initiatives in the sub-district, including those initiated by local authorities, schools, workplaces and other settings. Submit reports.