Health Promotions Officer – Rheumatic Heart Disease Program (50D Identified)
Core
Develop, implement, and evaluate culturally secure health promotion initiatives to increase awareness, prevention, early detection, and management of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) within Aboriginal communities.
Role type
Health Promotions Officer (Community Health)
Builds
Health education campaigns, resources, and community engagement programs for Aboriginal communities.
Domain
Public Health / Indigenous Community Health
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Health promotion program development, community education delivery, stakeholder engagement, cultural safety, data collection and reporting, Microsoft Office proficiency.
Preferred skills
Experience in Aboriginal community development, project planning and implementation.
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits for educational awareness; develop and deliver culturally appropriate health promotion activities; facilitate health education sessions for community members, schools, and families; consult with Elders and community leaders; support program reporting and monitor outcomes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC