Health Promotion & Education Officer (HPC/HPE 1) - Westmoreland Health Services

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer the Health Promotion and Health Education programmes of the Parish Health Department 
• Assess health needs of the communities, groups, families, and develop programmes, and interventions to address these needs 
• Conduct surveys to determine health education needs and identify factors which impact health behaviour 
• Develop Health Education/ Health Promotion programmes in collaboration with members of the health team, community leaders, government and non – government organizations
• Promote programmes of the Ministry of Health & Wellness and the Western Regional Health Authority 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Hands on experience with computer applications especially Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Proactive work attitude and the ability to work on own initiative 
• Knowledge and experience in programme management 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Promotion and Education, Education or Social Behavioural Sciences from an accredited institution 
• At least two (2) years experience in any of the fields mentioned above 
• Ownership of a reliable motor vehicle would be an asset 

NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED