Senior Health Education Officer

Position: Senior Health Education Officer (HPC/HPE 3) (Vacant)

Job Purpose

The incumbent has the responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion/health education programmes and strategies.

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree from a recognized tertiary institution offering preparation in health, education or social / behavioural sciences;
• At least five (5) years working experience at a supervisory level;
• A minimum of five (5) years working experience in the field of health  promotion/health education with knowledge of research and planning; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Director, Health Promotion and Education in planning and implementing strategies geared towards promoting healthy lifestyles;
• Co-ordinates and monitors health education programmes administered at the national level ensuring that the goals and objectives of the Ministry’s priority programmes are met;
• Co-ordinates and conducts Family Life and Family Planning and Healthy Lifestyles Education Programmes;
• Develops health promotion programes specifically for use in schools and community based organizations; 
• Assists in developing national level health education programmes;
• Coordinates the implementation of programmes;
• Promotes community participations in health promotion by initiating the formation of Health Committees, mobilizes community resources;
• Plans and implements training seminars/workshops for Health Committees, community leaders, members of the health team and non-government organizations in programme planning and communication skills;
• Selects and researches health education materials for overseas programmes and international agencies to determine their relevance to local programmes;
• Collaborates with Director, Health Promotion and Education in undertaking ongoing evaluation of health education programmes to ascertain effectiveness in achieving objectives;
• Prepares, procures and distributes health education materials;
• Liaises with the media on health education materials;
• Contributes to the preparation of quarterly newsletter to provide information on healthy lifestyles;
• Represents the Ministry of Health at meetings and conferences on health promotion;
• Provides consultation on health education matters to the health staff individuals and community groups;
• Participates in the development of programmes and strategies which promote healthy lifestyles;
• Implements, monitors and evaluates health education programme undertaken by the Ministry of Health;
• Promotes community participation in health promotion activities;
• Performs any other duties, as assigned by the Director, Health Promotion and Education.

Key output

• Advice on behaviour change and health education matters;
• Healthy lifestyles programmes developed and implemented;
• Health promotion programmes and policy developed and implemented;
• Newsletters published;
• Health education materials prepared, procured and distributed;
• Health committees formed.

Remuneration

Annual Salary: Min $ 4,297,332.00, Max $5,108,177.00 per annum

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

10A Chelsea Avenue

Kingston 10.

 

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed