Public Health Officer

Job Description

As a Public Health Officer, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing health policies to enhance community health outcomes. You’ll collaborate with health professionals, stakeholders, and the public to promote health education and preventive measures. The ideal candidate has a solid background in public health practices and is passionate about improving public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives aimed at preventing disease and promoting health.
• Conduct educational workshops and seminars for community members.
• Review and analyse health data to identify health trends and inform strategies.
• Collaborate with the media to promote health campaigns.
• Support grant writing efforts to secure funding for health projects.
• Develop training materials and guidelines for health staff.
• Engage with community leaders to enhance public health efforts.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or Healthcare Administration
• Master's degree in Public Health is an advantage

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a public health role or similar

Technical Skills

• Project Management
• Community Outreach

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Healthy Communities Certification
• Public Health Administration Certification

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Knowledge of health informatics: Proficiency in using health informatics systems for data management.
• Experience with grant writing: Ability to prepare successful grant applications for public health projects.

Benefits

• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Health and wellness programs
• Support for continuous education
• Team-building activities

Company Culture

• Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusion within our workforce.
• Continuous Improvement: We promote ongoing learning and development for staff.
• Supportive Atmosphere: We foster a supportive environment for our employees.