Health Education Officer

The Health Education Officer will report to the Health Promotion Specialist.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Health Education Officer is responsible for supporting the planning, implementing and evaluating of Health Promotion and Health Education Programmes according to health priorities identified by the ERHA utilizing relevant health promotion strategies. He/She participates in planning and coordinating interventions aimed at behavior change for the adoption of healthy lifestyles, based on risk and health needs assessments for the Region’s catchments population. He/She also assists the Health Promotion Specialist and School Health Nurses in conducting lectures on HIV/AIDS, preparing for health promotion programs and working with Diabetes support groups.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

 A First Degree in Health Education and experience in Public Health Education.

 A minimum of five (5) years experience.

 Computer Literate in Microsoft Office Suite.

 Any equivalent combination of experience and training.