Community Liaison Officer

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in facilitating community participation. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license 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, problemsolving 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.

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 programs 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 duties.

Provide technical and administrative support to the Violence Prevention unit, as required.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Dr M Paleker Tel No: (021) 370-5000

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