Health Co-Ordinator

£33.09k per annum

Temporary

Employer Location: Fermanagh

Job description

The Programme Co-Ordinator will be responsible for organising and promoting the identified health improvement initiatives at a local level. In particular, the Programme Co-Ordinator will be responsible for:- Undertaking work within the community to help promote health and well-being leading to health related improvements. Establishing links with existing agencies and networks and creating new networking opportunities, where appropriate

Responsibilities

To effectively plan and deliver, in conjunction with the Management Committee and other appropriate agencies responsible for health promotion/improvement, a range of health improvement initiatives that meets the needs of local residents.
To develop and implement a communication strategy to ensure that local residents are aware of and participate in the Programme.
To develop effective working relationships with other key organisations in the implementation of the identified initiatives.
To implement Neighbourhood Renewal Health Action Plan.
To represent the Forum at relevant health related events.
To provide a sign-posting service for local residents.
To develop and implement strategies for inclusion of specific target groups within the community, for example elderly, young people, women, minority groups etc.
To organise a range of health promotion events at a local level and inter-estates level.
To administer and manage the Programme budget and source any additional funding that may be required for the effective delivery of the Programme.
To effectively monitor and evaluate the Programme and identify an exit strategy.
To produce regular updating reports, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and critical assessments.
To provide an evaluation report each year along with recommendations for future actions and development.
To undertake training as required by the Devenish Partnership Forum.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

Candidates must have a third level qualification.
5 GSCE’s (C) or equivalent including Maths and English.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years paid experience of working with community based organisations for example in a community development or in a health/social care role.
Experience of working with community-based groups in developing, implementing and delivering health-related programmes.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of managing a funded project, monitoring and evaluation of that project and reporting to funders.
Experience of budgeting and budget control.
Computer Literature- working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, publisher and poster design.
Ability to travel in accordance with the needs of the post.
Ability to communicate effectively with excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
Available to work evenings and work weekends when required.
Flexibility in relation to working hours is essential.

Desirable Skills

First aid qualification.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Training.
Experience of making funding applications.
Experience of working in a health related field.
Experience of delivering training in a health related field.

Further Information

The Appointment will be subject to:- Satisfactory references from two referees Access NI Check The appointee will be required to satisfactorily complete a 6 month probation period

Application Information

To apply, please email: View email address on jobapplyni.com for an Application Pack,

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