Health Educator

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Communications and Outreach, is responsible for developing, marketing and delivering programs to achieve the standards and requirements of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) and Protocols, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care pursuant to Section 7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.H.7. for the defined area of program and responsibility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives to promote the health of the target population by advocacy, guideline and policy development and legislative initiatives.
• Identifies and recommends strategies to achieve program objectives and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive program.
• Identifies and develops liaisons with community agencies, coalitions, schools, and key individuals to collaborate on initiatives targeted to promoting the health of the specified population.
• Develops and delivers training to diverse groups, including staff.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational and promotional materials related to programs and community initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external liaisons to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion strategies.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical information for health program needs and interprets the health education implication for programs.
• Participates on various internal and external committees and task forces as directed.
• Acts as a program representative on interdivisional committees, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a university degree in Communication, Health, Health Promotion, or a related discipline with strong emphasis on marketing and program development or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating community wide initiatives and programs using demonstrated skills in marketing.
• Knowledge of health promotion/adult education theories and the ability to apply these theories to develop related programs for a specific target population.
• Knowledge of social marketing.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience in writing reports and grant proposals and in conducting research, including the analysis of statistical data and trends.

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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