Health Promotion Officer

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Health promotion officers work with various groups to improve the health of individuals and the community.

Health promotion officers may perform the following tasks:

  • plan and coordinate health promotion programs for community groups
  • inform and involve other health professionals in community health issues
  • design and develop public information campaigns using radio, television, newspapers, pamphlets, posters and websites
  • design school curriculum material.

Health promotion officers often take part in campaigns and small community programs covering issues such as family, the environment, social change, nutrition, exercise, drugs and sexuality.

Health promotion officers may need to travel and may be required for evening and weekend work.

With experience, health promotion officers can progress into supervisory and managerial positions.

Personal Requirements:

  • good oral and written communication skills
  • good negotiation skills
  • organisational ability
  • able to work independently or as part of a team.

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