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🌟 New Opportunity in Soweto: Become a Community Health Champion!

 



Apply Now — Limited Positions Available

If you’ve ever wanted to make a real difference in women’s health and work directly within your community, this is your moment. Wits Health Consortium is looking for passionate individuals to join their team as Community Health Workers for an impactful breast cancer early-detection project in Soweto.

This isn’t just another job — it’s a career with purpose, where your work directly empowers women, strengthens awareness, and supports life-changing research.

👩‍⚕️ Position: Community Health Worker (x2)

Type: Fixed-Term Contract (29 months)
Location: Soweto, Gauteng
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Reference: CHW-Soweto_sCBE
Apply: Send CV to vacancies32@witshealth.co.za

🌍 Why This Role Matters

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women — and early detection saves lives. This study focuses on home-based clinical breast screening and community education for women aged 40–65. Your role helps bring medical support directly to households, improving access, awareness, and early detection.

📌 What You’ll Be Doing

As a Community Health Worker, you’ll be the friendly, trusted face of the project. Key responsibilities include:

✔ Engaging with participants and community stakeholders

✔ Scheduling home visits & conducting informed consent

✔ Collecting accurate qualitative & quantitative data

✔ Delivering educational material on breast health

✔ Performing home-based breast screening procedures

✔ Capturing study data using REDCap

✔ Supporting research staff with fieldwork and admin

✔ Maintaining confidentiality, professionalism & empathy

You’ll also assist the team with logistical support, reporting, and ensuring smooth project operations.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you’ll need:

  • Matric certificate

  • 1 year experience in qualitative & quantitative data collection

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to speak local languages

  • Computer literacy

  • Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude

  • Willingness to work irregular hours and some Saturdays

  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

⭐ Ideal Personal Traits

The perfect candidate is:

  • Passionate about women’s health

  • Detail-oriented & organised

  • Able to stay effective under pressure

  • Respectful, approachable & trustworthy

  • Comfortable working in diverse community settings

  • Keen to uplift and educate women aged 40–65

📬 How to Apply

Send an email to vacancies32@witshealth.co.za with the subject line:
CHW-Soweto_sCBE – Community Health Worker Application

Include:
1️⃣ A one-page cover letter
2️⃣ Your detailed CV
3️⃣ Matric certificate

If you don’t hear back within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

🚀 Be Part of Something Meaningful

This is your chance to step into a role where every day, your presence matters. Your work can help educate, support, and protect women in your community — while gaining valuable experience in research, public health, and community outreach.

📢 Apply today and become a health champion in Soweto.


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