Health Promotion Officers

Health Promotion Officers assist health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.

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What the job involves

  • Develops communication objectives in relation to health issues
  • Identifies the audience most at need or risk and establishes the most appropriate method to reach that audience
  • Prepares publicity and or presentations on health issues
  • Sets up displays on health issues
  • Gives presentations to community groups on health issues to increase public awareness
  • Writes material to assist in the promotion of health issues
  • Undertakes research to make sure that data is correct and current
  • May work in conjunction with other organisations or government departments

Key values of workers in Health Promotion Officers

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Health Promotion Officers

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Learning Strategies

    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

  • Active Learning

    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.