Community Health Worker

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000098/Chels

Date posted:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you know your community—and want to make a real difference in it?

We’re looking for a Community Health Worker who is passionate about people, trusted in their community, and driven to improve health outcomes through meaningful engagement. If you enjoy working directly with people, supporting families, and being part of something bigger—this role is for you.

This role is offered under the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s own employment terms and conditions, which are separate from UCT conditions of service.

As the successful candidate, you won’t just be supporting research, you’ll be helping to improve the lives of people living in your community and acting as a trusted link between this community and its healthcare teams.

POSITION INFO:
â What you bring:

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Experience working in a clinic or healthcare environment
Good understanding of the local community (Masiphumelele)
Knowledge of medical terminology (advantageous)
Basic computer literacy
Fluency in English and another South African language

Be part of research that improves health outcomes, supports vaccine studies, and connects people in your community to meaningful healthcare support.

ð¯ What you’ll own:

Recruiting and supporting study participants (adults and children) within the community
Conducting home visits and follow-ups to ensure continued participation
Educating participants about studies, health tracking, and self-monitoring
Supporting participants with asthma diaries and symptom tracking
Collecting and capturing accurate data and questionnaires
Maintaining participant records and reporting progress
Assisting with transport of participants, documents, and specimens
Setting up and managing community-based monitoring equipment
Working closely with the Research Nurse and broader team

ð Role Information:

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
Based in Masiphumelele, with work across multiple sites

This role suits someone who connects easily with people, is trusted in their community, and is committed to improving health and wellbeing.

â³ Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ð EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equitable employment practices and diversity in the workplace. Appointments will be made in accordance with the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s Employment Equity Plan.

ð POPIA STATEMENT
Your personal information will be processed in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and used solely for recruitment purposes, including reference checks. By applying, you consent to this process.

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