Below, you’ll learn about the exciting journey of Nontyantyambo Menyo, a former student at Interact Health. She started her health promotion officer career in 2022 and graduated in 2023. Nontyantyambo is currently working as a Health Promotion Officer for an NGO.
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1. What made you choose Interact Health for your training?
I chose Interact Health because of its strong reputation in community health. A former student told me about the hands-on training and job support, so I trusted them to prepare me properly for real work.
2. Was the course flexible enough to fit your schedule?
Yes, the timetable was flexible. I could balance my family responsibilities and still complete all my assignments and practicals without stress.
3. What part of the training did you find most useful?
The practicals were the most useful. Classroom lessons gave me theory, but going into communities for health education, screenings, and data collection taught me real skills I use daily
4. What specific skills did you learn during the course?
I learned community skills, how to run health talks, basic screenings, and how to work with clinic staff.
5. Did the college help you find a job after graduation?
Yes, the college helped a lot. They shared job opportunities and reviewed my CV. I’m currently working as a Health Promotion Officer at Ntabankulu Health Center in Ntabankulu, Eastern Cape.
6. How long did it take you to find your first HPO job?
It took me about two months to find my first job. Interact Health sent us WhatsApp job alerts and invited us to career days, which connected us to some of our current employers.
7. What is your current salary as a Health Promotion Officer?
My salary is around R5,000 per month. With experience and extra training, it will grow over time
8. What did you like most about the training?
The lecturers and the support. They treated us like future professionals, not just students. They pushed us to speak confidently and believe we could make a difference in our communities.
9. What advice would you give to someone thinking about becoming a Health Promotion Officer?
I would say go for it. But take practicals seriously. Attend every community visit, ask questions, and learn how to talk to people with respect. Soft skills plus passion are what makes you stand out to employers.
10. What was the most rewarding part of your training?
The most rewarding part is seeing behaviour change. When someone tells me, “Sisi, because of your talks, I took my child for immunization,” that makes all the studying worth it. You are literally saving lives.
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