Occupation
Community health worker
Community health workers bridge health services and the communities they serve, running education sessions, screening drives, and one-to-one navigation support. They are usually recruited from the community itself, so trust and shared language are central to the role rather than clinical training. Much of the work is following up with people that the formal system loses track of.
Also known as: Community health representative · Health promotion worker · Public health outreach worker · Peer health worker
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Part of Community, social and public services
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What the work involves
Run health education sessions, workshops, and information stalls in community settings
Help individuals navigate appointments, coverage, screening, and follow-up care
Visit homes or community sites to check in with people enrolled in a programme
Collect programme participation and follow-up data for reporting and evaluation
Refer people to clinics, social services, and public health programmes
Feed community concerns and barriers back to public health and clinical teams
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How people commonly enter
A college certificate or diploma in community health, health promotion, or social service work
Recruitment from the community with structured employer or public health agency training
A community health worker certification, which is required or preferred by some employers and funders
Progression from peer support, outreach, or health administration roles
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Client sites
- Varied work
- Team based
- Involves travel
Public facing · Client sites · Varied work · Team based · Involves travel
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Investigative (analytical)
- Enterprising (leading)
Social (helping) · Investigative (analytical) · Enterprising (leading)
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