Overview
Health Promotion Officers assist health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.
Day-to-day
- develops communication objectives in relation to health issues
- identifies the audience most at need or risk and establishes the most appropriate method to reach that audience
- prepares publicity and or presentations on health issues
- sets up displays on health issues
- gives presentations to community groups on health issues to increase public awareness
- writes material to assist in the promotion of health issues
- undertakes research to make sure that data is correct and current
- may work in conjunction with other organisations or government departments.
Considerations
- Requires driving
To become a Health Promotion Officer
You usually need a bachelor degree in health promotion or public health to work as a Health Promotion Officer. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Skills employers are looking for
