Health Promoter - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Churchover, NS

1d•CA$36 - CA$45•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Public Health Manager, Assistant Manager or Consultant the Health Promoter, works in collaboration with the team and system partners to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Health Promoter collaborates with partners across multiple system levels to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health. The Health Promoter champions effective health promotion and fosters cooperation, collaboration, and coordination with and between partners.

Requirements

Bachelor of Health Promotion (or equivalent degree) and 3 years of relevant experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the employer
Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs, policies, services, and initiatives
Experience in effectively developing and working in partnerships
Experience in facilitating public participation and appropriate levels of community
Demonstrated proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health and LEADS
Understanding of a population based approach
Demonstrates success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners to support Public Health work
Demonstrated team-building skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
Demonstrated understanding of the influence of the social determinants of health and health equity on population health
Experience with or knowledge of supportive resources such as health impact assessments
Travel to other sites or throughout the province required
Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Address local population health needs
Take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities
Collaborate with partners across multiple system levels to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health
Champion effective health promotion
Foster cooperation, collaboration, and coordination with and between partners