Health Improvement Resources Coordinator

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Health Improvement Team within a leading public health organization. This role offers the chance to deliver essential health services and resources to the community while supporting health improvement initiatives. You'll engage with professionals and the public, ensuring access to vital health information. With a focus on communication and administration, this position is perfect for someone passionate about health and community service. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in communication and administration tasks.
• Ability to handle resources manually, which may be strenuous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health services to professionals and the public.
• Provide clinical services like free condom distribution.

Skills

Communication Skills

Administration Skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity to join our small, enthusiastic Health Improvement Team within the Public Health Directorate. The service is responsible for ensuring the availability of culture, age, and language-appropriate, accurate, and up-to-date health information and resources to the general population and health professionals. It also informs and supports health improvement work in line with NHS Highland and national priorities, sources and recommends appropriate resources, and contributes to the development of local processes and resource materials when required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver a service to professionals and the general public within NHS Highland.
2. Provide clinical services such as the free condom by post scheme and postal sexual sampling kits.
3. Maintain excellent communication and administration skills, with proficiency in systems like Microsoft Excel.
4. Handle resources manually, which may be strenuous due to the nature of the job.

Additional Information:

• For more information, contact Karen Mackay, Senior Health Improvement Specialist, via email.
• This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a sponsorship certificate, and NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
• NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Application Process:

• Apply via the Jobtrain platform.
• Do not upload a CV; it will not be used for shortlisting.
• Ensure your email address is accurate, as communication is primarily via email.
• Check your email regularly, including junk folders, for updates.
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• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Internal candidates should update their Jobtrain profile accordingly.

About NHS Highland:

NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to create a positive environment that fosters a supportive and inclusive culture.