Community Health Educator (Social Mobiliser)

Right To Care Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga

Contract Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Today

Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga Contract Closes 14 Nov 2026

What the job is: This is a contract position for a Social Mobilisation Officer (Social Mobiliser) working with Right To Care in Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on helping communities understand and access health services, especially HIV and TB prevention. You will work directly with people to share important health information and encourage them to use available services.

What you will do: Organize small group and one-on-one discussions in communities to explain health services and identify interested individuals. Visit homes, taxi ranks, youth clubs, and malls to share health information. Distribute pamphlets, posters, and organize workshops. Teach HIV prevention options (condoms, delaying sex) in culturally appropriate ways. Identify barriers to health services and help find solutions. Support reproductive health and HIV prevention messaging, including condom use. Promote HIV/TB services with at least 50% of engaged individuals using them. Follow up with undecided individuals. Support DoH campaigns, condom distribution, and health events. Work with media to promote programs. Report weekly on activities and outreach numbers.

What you need: Minimum Grade 12 certificate. Preferred: Diploma/Degree in Public Administration or Public Management (SAQA Level 6/7). Valid driver’s license required. Training in HIV programs and basic computer skills needed.

What you will get: Contract position with healthcare/community outreach experience. Opportunity to make a real difference in health awareness and service access.