Health Promotion Officer - Swan Hill, Australia - Swan hill District Health

Description

Health Promotion Officer

An exciting opportunity exists for a Health Promotion Officer to join our professional and committed

workforce at Swan Hill District Health. This is a part-time, maternity leave cover position for up to 12 months.What does the job entail?The Health Promotion Department has an established role within the community of providing quality health promotion interventions in an environment of consultation and partnership. We are in the final year of our current Health Promotion Plan which has a focus on early years, particularly the first 1000 days, healthy eating and active living, and gender equity. A strong understanding and ability to engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is a requirement.The position will focus on the needs of our community in creating opportunities to connect with others and lead healthy lifestyles. The role will provide scope to assist in the development of new strategies to address identified needs. Settings and place-based approaches to health promotion are taken with emphasis on working with partner agencies and services to support our community's health outcomes.The Health Promotion team works closely with Departments within the Community Care Division and the broader health service, along with a range of local and statewide organisations, and our community.Further information contact Gayle Taylor, Community Health Senior Manager on or by email .

Applications including the names of three referees should be forwarded to: Human Resources Manager, Swan Hill District Health, PO Box 483, Swan Hill 3585, Victoria or email: will only be accepted if they address the Key Selection Criteria and include an APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM. Email applications are preferred.

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POSITION DESCRIPTIONCommunity Care Services

Position: Health Promotion Officer

Classification: Community Development Worker Class 2A (Year Level In Accordance WithExperience) or as per relevant award

Department: Health Promotion

Reports to: Community Health Senior Manager

Position Summary: The Health Promotion Officer will facilitate high quality primary prevention activity that is responsive to community need and empowers communityaction and enablement.

Responsibilities: The Health Promotion Department is responsible for undertaking primaryprevention activities both within the organisation and the community. Thiswork is informed and guided by the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion witha focus on primary prevention activities that:

 Target populations rather than individuals and complement otherprevention activities.

 Address health and social inequities, and disparities of access. Are evidence informed, consider difference in gender and culture, and

take a planned approach. Involve the community in determining and addressing the factors

which impact on their health. Adopt a strengths-based approach to empower communities and

individuals.

Specific responsibilities of the role include: Developing strategic partnerships and working with identified

stakeholders. Assisting with the planning and coordination of initiatives in line with

 The development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of

assigned aspects of planned health promotion initiatives. Identification of specific or desired performance outcomes for

assigned work areas, within defined constraints. Undertake a wide range of activities associated with assigned health

promotion program areas. Advocacy in the organisation, community and region for actions that

address disadvantage and increase health equity. Provide health promotion expertise or advice within the organisation

and regionally. Supervision of health promotion students and volunteers. Other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Department

Head.

Key Performance Indicators Effective delivery of evidence-based primary prevention activity. Complete all administrative tasks efficiently and thoroughly. Assist in meeting funding and service agreement targets and

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development. Actively cooperate as a member of a team, following organisational

values and behaviours. Attend and contribute to departmental and other meetings as

required. Identify and deliver opportunities for consumer participation. Comply with safety, training and performance review requirements.

Key Selection Criteria:  A tertiary qualification in Health Promotion or other relevant discipline (including allied health or education) with experience (or tertiaryplacement) in Community Health or Health Promotion.

 Demonstrated ability in the understanding and practice of health

 Commitment to engaging with and improving the health of vulnerableand marginalised communities.

 Highly developed communication, organisational, documenting and

 Experience in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders toachieve agreed outcomes.

 A good knowledge of quality improvement and customer service. Current Victorian Drivers Licence. Current National Police Check Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health

Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination ofHealthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy ofserology report. It is required that there is immunization for all

Salary/Award: Salary in accordance with Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public

Infection Control:  Each staff member has a responsibility to minimize exposure to incidents of infection/cross infection of residents, staff, visitors and the generalpublic.

 The risk minimization strategies are to be supported by all staff adheringto the Infection Control Manual policies, procedures and guidelines.

Improvement:

 Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to bestpractice.

 All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and shareresponsibility for creating and maintaining a system that provides safe,high quality health care.

 All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed atimproving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.

 It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with HealthService-wide and specific Department Policies & Protocols

Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person Centered Care to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, theircarers and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged toparticipate in the provision of quality health care.

We recognise diversity is part of every person & as such providers of healthcare must be actively involved in developing models of care that are personcentered

Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe iseveryone's responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safeenvironment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices

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are heard about the decisions that affect them.

SHDH have zero tolerance to child abuse.

Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Anybreach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.

Our Purpose: Connected Care / Best ExperienceSHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our communitythrough our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the

Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy andconfidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providinghigh quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and theInformation Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed forthe primary purpose of its collection.Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH's Privacy andConfidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of therules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.

Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training within the required time frame.

Safety: RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to: Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at

work. Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as

reasonably practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMSreporting system.

 Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affectyour ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed inthe Emergency Procedures Manual.

 Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified anddirected.

 Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDHO.H. & S. online Policies and Procedures.

Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to theAsset Management Policy and Protocols.

Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.

Current:

Managers Name: Gayle Taylor

Managers Signature:

Employees Name:

Employees Signature:

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM(To be attached to application)

The Application for Employment form is required to be submitted with the following documents:

□ Covering letter in support of application□ Response to Key Selection Criteria□ Applicants Curriculum Vitae

Position Applying for

General Information

Name

Address

Contact

Email

(This question is voluntary)

Do you wish to be identified under this category?  Yes  No

Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident:  Yes  No Date of Grant ....../......./.....

If no, what is your current Visa Status – Visa type ________________________ Expiry date /......./.....

Place/Country of issue: __________________________ Issue Number: ______________________________

Do you require sponsorship?  Yes  No

Conditions of Employment

Employment conditions are governed by the relevant Public Sector Health Industry Awards and EBAs relevant to the position applied for:Initial employment is subject to:

 6 months' probationary period (with a review at 3 months.) Requirement to work any shift Requirement to work in any department as required

Hours of Work – ________________________________________________ (Availability)

Have you experienced discipline or misconduct action at any previous employment?  Yes  NoIf Yes, please provide details:

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Pre-existing Health and Injury Declaration

Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) is committed to achieving a safe working environment for all employees. As part of this, it is our objective to ensure potential employees are not required to work in duties that they are not able to perform safely. As part of the application process for employment with SHDH, we request you to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by the performance of the inherent requirements of the position you have applied for – as described in the Position Description for the position.

Pursuant to S and (2) of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, you are required to disclose to SHDH any pre-existing injury or disease that you have suffered of which you are aware, and could reasonably be expected to foresee, could be affected by the nature of this proposed employment.

Failure to make a disclosure, or the making of a false or misleading disclosure, would disentitle you to compensation pursuant to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 should you suffer any reoccurrence, aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of your pre-existing injury or disease arising out of, or in the course of, or due to the nature of with SHDH. SHDH will rely upon any failure to disclose in accordance with the provisions of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 as grounds for denying compensation in accordance with S and (2).

Should any alteration, change or rearrangement be necessary to enable you to carry out the inherent requirements of the position, we also request that you disclose these requirements. SHDH is an equal opportunity employer and will arrange any reasonable adjustment to enable a person with a disability to perform the inherent requirements of the position and therefore compete equally with other applicants for this position.Please disclose in the place below any pre-existing injury or diseases that you suffer from, or have suffered from, which could be affected by the nature of your proposed employment with Swan Hill District Health.

Disclosure advice: - (to be completed by the applicant)

I confirm that I have read and understood the contents of the above information and state that I have disclosed all relevant information in relation to my health and physical ability to carry out the inherent requirements of this position.Signature of applicant: ____________________________________________ Date: / /.......NOTE: If providing this form electronically, you accept that the information is true and correct by the action of submitting the form. You will be requested to sign the printed version at your interview if you are selected.

Enquiries:Phone: Postal Address: PO Box 483 SWAN HILL VIC 3585

Police and Working with Children Checks

Satisfactory Police Checks, and in some areas, Working with Children Checks are mandatory at the point of employment.If you have a current Police Check and/or Working with Children Check, please show the check identifying

numbers and the date of issue: ____________________________________________________

Upon engagement, you will be required to provide the necessary information to complete a Check. Please note that it is a condition of employment that you maintain a current satisfactory Police Check and, if required, Working with Children Check.

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