Health Promotion and Education Officer (HPC/HPE 1) - St. Mary Health Department

Qualifications & 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. 

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Proficiency in relevant Software Applications 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proactive work attitude and the ability to work on own initiative. 
• Knowledge and experience in programme management. 

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Administer the Health Promotion and Health Education programmes of the Parish Health Department.
• Asses 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 North-East Regional Health Authority. 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.