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|Position Title | |

| |HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER |

|Location | |

| |Townsville and region |

|Work Unit | |

| |OUTREACH – COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL HEALTH PROMOTION |

|Employment Status | |

| |Fulltime/Part-time/Casual |

|Position Reports To | |

| |Health Promotion Coordinator |

|Positions Responsible For | |

| |Nil |

|Award Reference | |

| |Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2010 |

|Date of Approval | |

| |March 2018 |

Corporate Environment

TAIHS is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled and managed corporation.

TAIHS's main operating income comes from grants from Commonwealth and State funding bodies. Our main funding bodies are the Commonwealth Department of Health, the Commonwealth Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, and Queensland Health. Funds are also generated through Medicare billing of patient services.

TAIHS provides a holistic primary health care service incorporating a bulk-billing general practice medical clinic, a dental clinic, an individual support and advice service, mental health counseling, community health screening and health promotion activities. TAIHS also provides a range of community services, including crisis accommodation, child safety and early family intervention programs, and a specialist service for young people.

In addition to the operation of comprehensive primary health services and the provision of a range of community services, TAIHS seeks to improve health and social outcomes for the community through; strategic partnerships, advocacy for needs, promotion of awareness and education in improved health and social practices, promotion of knowledge and understanding of underlying issues and unique needs and development of the evidence base.

Our Vision – “TAIHS … More than a Health Service” – is to “strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people”.

Purpose of Position

The Health Promotion Officer is responsible for the delivery of school and community based health education, promotion and prevention activities across the Region that will assist local and regional Aboriginal & Islander communities reduce chronic disease factors, particularly smoking cessation, improving levels of nutrition and increasing physical activity. This position will also work collaboratively with the TAIHS school-based Health Promotion Team and TAIHS Youth Services to implement effective health promotion interventions in accordance with the TAIHS school-based health promotion action plan, the Regional Plan and the Deadly Choices Procedures Manuals. This position will have a strong focus on reducing health inequity and enabling positive health outcomes by working in partnership with a range of external stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators

|RESPONSIBILITIES |KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |

|Project Management | |

| | |

|Support the development and delivery of the TAIHS Deadly |DC Action plan is developed and maintained in accordance with project planning and the |

|Choices Program |achievement of project outcomes |

| |DC Action Plan is updated on a regular basis as projects are completed and new projects|

| |are planned |

| | |

|Deliver the Healthy Lifestyle and Tobacco Education |Number of Healthy Lifestyle and smoking cessation programs delivered in accordance with|

|Programs in identified schools and communities |the Action Plan |

| | |

|Delivery of Community Days and Clinic support activities | |

|that increase participation in Health Checks | |

| |Number of Traditional Indigenous Games and Sporting events held |

| |Elders Games launched in Townsville and the Region |

|Follow policies and procedures relevant to the work area |PENCAT search identifies an increase in the number of youth from identified schools |

| |accessing primary health services |

| |Satisfactory performance with regard to adherence to procedural work practices and the |

| |provision of culturally safe care |

|Workplace Health & Safety | |

| | |

|Promotes and contributes to a safe, secure environment for|HP Officer can clearly identify how and where to lodge incident reports and the |

|staff, clients and visitors |process for doing so |

| |Less than 10% of tasks overdue in LogiQC |

|Team Contribution | |

|Conduct a range of workshops and support activities for |Demonstrated evidence of training provided and of workshops facilitated / supported. |

|TAIHS Primary Health staff to support and improve tobacco |PH staff knowledge and capacity to address and respond to tobacco use and nicotine |

|screening and cessation rates |dependence in identified smokers |

| |Internal referral pathways strengthened to assist access to support services and |

| |programs |

|Stakeholder Relationships | |

| | |

|Foster productive working relationships with local |Collaborative Partnership document reflects new and ongoing relationships |

|networks, government departments, other service providers |TAIHS profile advocated both internally and externally to the wider communities |

|and suppliers to promote TAIHS and remain abreast of |Proactively investigate new partnerships to improve the success of DC |

|emerging issues | |

|Champion TAIHS’ Vision – “More than a Health Service” – | |

|to strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care | |

|that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural| |

|and spiritual needs of our people | |

|Document and Record Management | |

|Undertake reporting activities together with other |Reports prepared in a timely manner |

|relevant documentation within the scope of this role |Policies and Procedures in place and in line with Program guidelines |

|Collect data and feedback to assist in the evaluation of |Evaluation processes in place |

|the Program | |

|Provide evaluations and reports on TAIHS capacity and | |

|risks as required | |

Please note - the duties outlined in this position description are not exhaustive, and only an indication of the work of the role. TAIHS can direct you to carry out duties which it considers are within your level of skill, competence and training.

|Required Qualifications and Experience |

• Certificate III or above in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – Community Care or equivalent preferred, or preparedness to undertake VET training

• Demonstrated experience working in Healthy Lifestyle or similar Health or Community engagement/development programs is desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business

• The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations

• Demonstrated understand of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• Proven ability to employ interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal), critical thinking problem solving skills in the work environment and to support others to problem solve challenging situations and issues;

• Proven ability to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area

• Demonstrated competence in use of Business technology and desktop applications; internet, word, spreadsheet and database packages

Practical Requirements

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) – please note employment will be terminated where your application for a Blue Card is not approved, withdrawn or Blue Card is disqualified.

• Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment

• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (AFP)

• Work out of normal hours of duty may be required

• Ability to travel within the geographic service area may be required

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld) – essential

• Current First Aid Certificate

|Selection Criteria |

Duties & Responsibilities

Satisfactory capability and/or potential to execute the key responsibilities of the position

Required Qualifications & Experience

Satisfies the required qualifications and experience, and practical requirements of the position

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