Health Promotion and Education Officer

Position: Health Promotion and Education Officer (HPC/HPE 1)

Salary scale: $3,241,533 - $3,853,164 per annum

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a  statutory body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of health care and public health  services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary  and Portland, is seeking dynamic, proactive and  forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of  Health Promotion and Education Officer  (HPC/HPE 1) at the St. Mary Health Department.

Summary
Reporting to the Parish Health Promotion and  Education Officer, the incumbent is responsible for  mobilizing communities, working with existing  groups, initiating group formation, planning,  implementing and evaluating health education  programmes in an assigned geographical area.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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. 

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.

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17.

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios,
St. Ann.

 

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed