Legal Patient Advocate

communityni.org - Jobboard; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nonprofit organization is seeking an Education & Online Learning Specialist in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This role involves developing and implementing a training program for patient advocates as well as educational initiatives for patients. The candidate must possess a legal qualification and be adaptable, with strong communication and critical thinking skills. This part-time role requires a commitment of at least 5 hours per week for 6 months to 1 year. An opportunity to shape health education initiatives within the community awaits.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice as a lawyer, solicitor, barrister, or paralegal.
• Ability to adapt to changing processes and computer systems.
• Strong critical thinking capabilities.
• Proficient in G Suite applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask effectively.
• Capable of making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Communicate effectively with clients and medical providers.
• Refer patients to resources as needed.
• Learn to work with marginalized communities.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Commit to a regular schedule, minimum of 5 hours weekly.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Computer skills

Effective communication skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Multitasking ability

Education

Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister or paralegal qualification

Tools

G Suite (Google Docs and Sheets)

Job description

Education & Online Learning Specialist

Human Health Project is seeking an Education & Online Learning Specialist. This role requires developing and implementing HHP’s training programme for patient advocates/navigators, as well as the education programme for patients. Human Health Project (HHP) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals increase their health knowledge through the sharing of health information. HHP collects, analyzes, and shares health information to empower and inform individuals to achieve better health outcomes. Our patient-centered approach enables patients and caregivers to choose treatments based on evidence-based clinical data as well as the cumulative knowledge of the HHP community. We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives.
For more Information about HHP, please visit our website: https://www.humanhealthproject.org/ Information on HHP IMPACT Program: https://tinyurl.com/HHP-UK-IMPACT

Volunteer Legal Patient Advocate

• Serve as a patient advocate
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, medical providers and solicitors/lawyers
• Refer patients to HHP resources as needed
• Be open to learning about how to work with marginalized communities
• Learn basics on Insurance policies and procedures
• Attend trainings
• Commit to a regular schedule
• Be knowledgeable of and abide by the HHP Confidentiality Policies and Procedures
• Volunteers for this position should have excellent customer service, computer and communication skills

This role has a time requirement ofa minimum of 5 hours weekly for a duration of 6 months - 1 year

Qualifications & Requirements

• Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister or paralegal qualification
• Adaptability when dealing with constantly changing processes, computer systems
• Exemplary critical thinking skills
• Proficient experience utilizing G Suite with emphasis on Google Docs and Sheets
• Exemplary communication skills, both orally and written, to a variety of individuals
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to function and make appropriate decisions in a fast-paced environment

In order to apply for this position, please copy/paste the address below in a new tab or window to submit the Pre-Screen Questionnaire with your Resume: https://forms.gle/bJMMV98F5x4XpoQKA