Health Helper.5.05 at University of the Witwatersrand

We are seeking individuals to fulfil the role of Programme Facilitators, which are equivalent to Community Health Workers. The role requires candidates to have a professional work ethic, due to 
the sensitive nature of some of the topics covered. Candidates should be non-judgemental,  approachable, have good interpersonal and communication skills, and should be comfortable leading intervention activities. Furthermore, candidates should be passionate about helping and empowering young people to make healthy choices about their mental well-being. Candidates should also be good  role models of healthy behaviour. 

The successful candidate will be based within the DPHRU site in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic  Hospital in Soweto

General Responsibilities:

•  Attend training required to implement the programme. 
•  Conduct telephonic and face-to-face sessions with participants.

Requirements:

•  Be female or male, and between the age of 22 – 35 years old.
•  Have finished matric, and have some post-matric training (e.g. certificate, diploma). 
•  Must be willing to work in the Soweto community (and be able to travel to Soweto, if not resident in Soweto).
•  Must be willing to work Tuesday – Saturday.
•  Training in Healthy Conversation Skills will be an advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience working with community-based programmes (health or mental health).