JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Director, Health Promotion and Education, the incumbent has specific responsibility for preparation, research and distribution of health promotion/education materials.
KEY OUTPUT
- Posters, leaflets prepared
- Research conducted
- Articles prepared
- Exhibits mounted
- Agency personnel trained
Key responsibility areas
- Prepares health promotion/education materials e.g. posters leaflets etc. by researching data, using the library, contacting appropriate specialists and developing contacts in specific fields such as family life, family planning and school health.
- Collaborates with the Health Promotion Officer in determining priority areas for research relating to the promotion of healthier lifestyles. Conducts research as required.
- Provides consultation in selection and development of visual aids.
- Assists in the evaluation of the health promotion / education materials by preparing and analyzing data.
- Prepares articles for publication in the Public Health Magazine and other mass media in keeping with his/her special areas.
- Prepares themes and contents for exhibits and posters in respect of areas of specialization.
- Assists in conducting training for outside agencies in communications principles and techniques.
- Consults with the Librarian, regarding what books should be purchased in order to ensure that the library is kept up-to-date with books needed by the Senior Health Promotions Officers.
- Ensures that the distribution area works effectively by making sure that stock of posters, pamphlets and other health promotion materials are adequate to meet expected demand.
- Ensures that stocks of health promotion materials and equipment are securely locked away at nights and that adequate security is provided for the distribution area.
- Assists the Health Promotion Officers in implementing health promotion activities, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director Health Promotion and Education.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications, Arts, social Sciences or equivalent
Plus
At least three (3) years working experience in a related field
Or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Monday, July 26, 2021 to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.