Job Title and Grade
Health Promotion and Improvement Officer (HP&IO) – Supplementary Panel, Oifigeach um Chur Chun Cinn na Sláinte & Feabhsú
Health Promotion and Improvement, HSE West North West
(Grade Code: 6200)
Campaign Reference
CHW083-HPIO-2024
Closing Date
Wednesday 04th December 2024 at 12 noon
Location of Post
The location of the post is as follows:
There is currently one permanent vacant post based in Ballybrit Business Park, Galway.
A supplementary panel will be formed as a result of this campaign for Health Promotion and Improvement Officer from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration within the Health and Wellbeing Division across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon may be filled.
Purpose of the Post
The HP&IO will work with the local Health and Wellbeing multi-disciplinary team to ensure the delivery of the relevant HSE West North West Plans. The primary focus of HP&I work in the immediate future is defined by four major work strands:
* HP&I support for CHNs, Chronic Disease Management Hubs (CDMs) and hospitals in the implementation of Healthy Ireland Implementation Plans;
* Training and the development of training models;
* External engagement and partnerships to scale up agreed national programmes;
* Staff health and wellbeing.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The HP&IO will, in conjunction with the H&WB team, the CHN multidisciplinary team and the other specialist services, such as hospital staff in the context of national policy, undertake the following:
HSE Healthy Ireland Implementation:
* Assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of health promotion and improvement programmes and initiatives for the promotion and improvement of health with a focus on building the capacity of health service staff.
* In conjunction with the H&WB multidisciplinary team, act as a resource to the CHNs, CDMs and hospitals locally to inform and implement their Healthy Ireland Implementation Plans.
* Participate in the delivery, evaluation and monitoring of health promoting and improvement programmes aimed at staff, clients and the wider community.
Training and the Development of Training Models:
* In conjunction with the H&WB multidisciplinary team, deliver a suite of standardised health promotion and improvement training programmes aligned to policy priority programmes such as Making Every Contact Count (MECC).
* Contribute to the development of evidence-based standardised health promotion training models as appropriate.
* Contribute to the Clinical Programmes and structured education initiatives to ensure patient self-management is maximised across and between hospital and community settings.
External Engagement and Partnerships:
* In conjunction with the H&WB multidisciplinary team, support existing relations with the community and not for profit sector to ensure policy priority targets are achieved.
* Build new partnerships as appropriate in line with national priorities.
Staff Health and Wellbeing:
* In conjunction with the H&WB multidisciplinary team, support the implementation of health promoting policies relating to sedentary behaviour, smoke-free workplaces, healthy catering facilities, stress management and mental wellbeing promoting initiatives.
* Participate in opportunities for staff involvement in workplace health initiatives underway with partner organisations e.g. Irish Heart Foundation Active@work.
* In conjunction with the H&WB multidisciplinary team, participate in the delivery and co-ordination of Staff Health and Wellbeing Programmes as agreed in the suite of HP&I Training.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/or experience
Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -
1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) A minimum of a Level 7 qualification in the area of health promotion or in a related area e.g. Nursing, Midwifery, Teaching, Health Sciences, Community Development, Nutrition and Sports and exercise.
AND
(ii) Candidates must demonstrate all of the following as relevant to the role:
· Significant work experience in a role that has involved health promotion and improvement.
· Experience in the area of health behaviour change.
· Experience of working collaboratively and cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
AND
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and professional ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
2. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
3. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements
Demonstrate the depth and breadth of your significant work experience in a role that has involved health promotion and improvement.
Demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience in the area of health behaviour change.
Demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience of working collaboratively and cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Other requirements specific to the post
Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Professional Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrate:
· An understanding of key policies and strategies including Healthy Ireland, Healthy Ireland in the Health Services National Implementation Plan 2015-2017, National Substance Misuse Strategy, Tobacco Free Ireland, National Physical Activity Plan, Sexual Health Strategy and A Healthy Weight for Ireland – Obesity Policy and Action Plan.
· Understanding of research and information management/use of research/evidence to inform practice, monitor progress, improve services.
· An understanding of the processes involved in health behaviour change.
· Awareness of National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.
· An understanding of the CompHP Core Competency Framework for Health Promotion.
· Knowledge and experience of using an email system effectively e.g. Outlook.
· Knowledge of the health service including a good knowledge of HSE reform.
Communications and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate:
· Effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently.
· Excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Planning and Managing Resources
Demonstrate:
· Strong planning and organising skills including structuring and organising own workload and that of others effectively.
· The ability to use computer technology effectively for the management and delivery of results.
· The ability to take responsibility and be accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives.
· A logical and pragmatic approach to workload, delivering the best possible results with the resources available.
Evaluating Information, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Demonstrate:
· The ability to gather and analyse information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors to develop solutions and make decisions as appropriate.
· Ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these.
· Initiative in the resolution of complex issues.
· A capacity to develop new proposals and put forward solutions to address problems.
Team Working
Demonstrate:
· The ability to lead by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required.
· The ability to work within a team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives.
· The ability to address performance issues as they arise.
· Flexibility and willingness to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change.
Commitment to a Quality Service
Demonstrate:
· Evidence of incorporating the needs of the service user into service delivery.
· Evidence of proactively identifying areas for improvement and the development of practical solutions for their implementation.
· Evidence of practicing and promoting a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service for internal and external customers.
· Commitment to developing own knowledge and expertise.
Campaign Specific Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.
The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff.
For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/
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