EO-NO-107 Health Promotion Officer

Centre de Santé UNIVI Health Centre; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care provider in Markstay-Warren is seeking a candidate to design and implement community-focused health promotion programs. The role involves engaging with community members, facilitating educational workshops, fostering partnerships, and advocating for health equity. Candidates should be able to integrate health promotion with patient care and develop strategic plans to enhance services. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs.
• Establish strong relationships with community members and organizations.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations on health topics.
• Develop strategic approaches for improving health.
• Create and distribute educational materials.
• Gather and analyze data for program evaluation.
• Promote health equity policies and practices.
• Integrate health promotion into care with the health center team.
• Promote activities on social media and website.
• Lead committees and initiatives related to health promotion.
• Develop work plans with specific goals and deadlines.
• Perform any tasks assigned by the Executive Director.

Job description

• Program Development: Design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs tailored to the identified needs of the community.
• Community Engagement and Development: Establish and maintain strong relationships with community members, local organizations, and stakeholders to support and promote health initiatives.
• Education and awareness: Facilitate workshops, seminars, and presentations on various health topics (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, mental health, chronic disease prevention).
• Strategies and Policies: Develop and implement strategic approaches aimed at improving health and supporting the implementation of local, regional, and national policies that promote well‑being.
• Partnerships: Develop and strengthen partnerships with key individuals, communities, and organizations that can positively influence public health.
• Educational resources: Create and distribute educational materials (brochures, flyers, digital content) to raise awareness about health issues and available services.
• Data collection and analysis: Gather and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Advocacy: Promote policies and practices that support health equity and improve access to services.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with the Health Centre team to integrate health promotion into all aspects of care, assess health inequities, and collaborate on concrete solutions to reduce them.
• Communication: Promote the Centre’s activities on social media and the website to increase visibility and community engagement.
• Community Leadership: Facilitate and lead various committees, projects, and initiatives related to health promotion.
• Project planning: Develop clear work plans (goals, objectives, expected outcomes) and ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Other duties: Perform any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.