Health Promotion Specialist developing and evaluating health promotion programs in collaboration with city managers and community partners. Focused on local health initiatives and public health standards in Hamilton.
Responsibilities
Reporting to a Program Manager, develops, implements and evaluates health promotion programs and policies in collaboration with Manager, staff, and community partners.
Develops and monitors an annual work plan in conjunction with Program Manager.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated health promotion initiatives.
Provides expertise and consultation on specific health promotion subject area to staff from Public Health Services, other City departments, municipal government, community agencies, and human service professionals as needed.
Makes recommendations to Program Manager based on system data, evaluation results and other factors.
Prepares work plans, reports, and presentations for various committees.
Represents the Division/Program on relevant committees, agencies, and/or community boards.
Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in health promotion, community engagement, health communication, policy development, planning, implementation and evaluation normally acquired through the completion of a Master's Degree in Health Promotion, or related discipline; or a Baccalaureate Degree combined with relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in family health.
Demonstrated ability in identifying priorities for targeted health promotion initiatives by applying epidemiological, behavioural and socio-demographic data.
Demonstrated ability conducting evaluations and assessments.
Well-developed research, reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing projects from inception to completion.
Demonstrated ability to express ideas effectively, verbally, and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, and with community partners.
Community development or engagement experience is preferred.
Experience in computerized work environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and database software.
Benefits
Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.
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