Aurum Group Recent Job Recruitment – Apply Now!

The Aurum Institute is a proudly African, health impact organization dedicated to researching, supporting, and implementing innovative, integrated approaches to global health.
We are offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff for an upcoming bid, to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Global Health Research and Systems.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Community Engagement Manager
Location: Parktown, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference #: Community Engagement Manager Mar 2022
Contract Type: Contract
12 Months
Salary: Market Related

Job Summary:
Community Engagement Manager:
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for managing and implementing the community mobilization and demand creation strategies for the vaccine programs that include meeting Recruitment targets, Stakeholder engagement and the creation and promotion of demand creation tools in the community.

Technical Work Responsibilities:
Apply knowledge and understanding of Health programs especially COVID-19
Favorable Stakeholder engagement
Community engagement and education
Recruitment of project partcipants
Coordination of Recruitment activities
Facilitate and participate in Community Engagement activities
Manage Outreach Workers/canvassers and demand creation recruiters
Data capturing, reporting and record keeping
Project update reporting and presentation to stakeholders and funders

Duties:
Liaised with Internal and External Stakeholders when necessary towards the achievement of Organizational and Departmental goals
Engage with Stakeholders to maintain positive relationships
Planned and guided Stakeholder Management
Formulated Strategies to educate the Community on Research Studies
Formulated Strategies for the distribution of Community Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Material
Managed the Recruitment process of potential Study Participants for Research Projects or Patients available for Health Programmes/Services
Developed and implemented project Recruitment Strategies
Facilitated and participated in Community Outreach Programme
Scheduled Stakeholder Meetings
Scheduled relevant Event

Requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or Health Sciences
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate for Healthcare workers

Experience:
At least 3 years’ experience in Community Education and Engagement work in health programs
At least 2 years’ experience in a related Management position (managing large groups of Non-professional Health Care Workers)
At least 5 years’ experience in Community Education and Engagement work in health programs, and in a related Management position, for an incumbent without a degree
Experience in utilizing Recruitment and Retention strategies
A must is previous experience in the COVID-19 Vaccination program

To Apply:

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Application Deadline: 17/03/2022

Please note:
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All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.