Community Liaison Officer

What you will need

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Understanding of Project Management and evaluation of projects.
• A working knowledge of Health-related regulation pertaining to the district health council, the hospital boards and clinic committees.
• Good co-ordination, problem solving and training skills.
• Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Working knowledge of governance-related legislation and regulations, and health promotion principles.
• Understanding of communication processes with communities, internal staff, and external partners.
• Ability to compile reports, take minutes, capture community feedback, and perform administrative duties accurately.

Experience

Experience: Appropriate experience in facilitating community participation.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Understanding of Project Management and evaluation of projects.
• Good co-ordination, problem solving and training skills.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and ensure successful implementation of the Health Facilities Board Act.
• Liaise with health orientated community organisations to ensure effective communication between services and the communities.
• Organise, co-ordinate, conduct and monitor effective capacity building programmes for relevant role players.
• Responsible for the representation and marketing of the Sub-structure Office health services at the relevant health orientated community organisations.
• Interact with management and other colleagues of the Sub- structure Office.
• Perform related administrative

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Dr M Paleker
• Telephone: (021) 370-5000

Please note

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.