Social Mobilisation Officers

SOCIAL MOBILISATION OFFICERS: HAS (5 POSTS)
• UMJINDI • BUSHBUCKRIDGE • MKHONDO • GOVAN MBEKI • LEKWA
Salary: R101 007 per annum (Level 5) (Ref. MPDoH/Nov/11/35)

Requirements: • Matric and/or equivalent qualification • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB • Understanding of group dynamics, culture diversities, community development and involvement • Good verbal and written communication skills • Valid driver's licence and knowledge of the Subdistrict • Team player who is able to work under pressure.

Duties: • Implement the communication strategy for HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB • Conduct community awareness campaigns • Assist in establishing a support group • Facilitate the sitting of the Social Mobilisation Committee at Subdistrict level • Compile a Subdistrict calendar of events • Ensure the availability of EC material and other promotional material • Establish new secondary condom distribution sites • Write reports.

The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. it is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. People with disabilities are requested to apply and indicate such in their application forms.

Applications should be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by recently certified copies of qualifications, ID/passport and Curriculum Vitae. Please quote the relevant reference on your form and, where possible, the relevant station/centre, and mark the envelope: "Advertised post". Please note: One application form per post. No faxed applications will be accepted.

All applications should be forwarded to: the Acting Head of Department, Department of Health, Mpumalanga Province, Private Bag X11285, Nelspruit 1200, for attention: Mr Goodness Vilakazi.

Telephonic enquiries: Ms Dolly Khoza, tel. (013) 766-3087

Closing date for all posts: 22 December 2011 (at 16:15). No applications received after the closing date and time will be entertained. Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

NB: Candidates who have not been contacted within 5 months of the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful (except in the case of professional posts, which will be finalised within 6 months).

In line with the vetting strategy of the Public Service, personal details of applicants will be verified during the selection process.