Health Promotion Officer, Asthma Society of Ireland

Job Specification
 
Title:               Health Promotion Officer
 
Reports to:     Chief Executive
 
Location:         Asthma Society of Ireland, Amiens Street, Dublin 1
 
Hours:             Full-time (37 hours / week)
 
Contract:        1 year fixed term contract
 
Salary:            €32,000 per annum
 
 
The Asthma Society runs a range of health promotion programmes designed to help people with asthma manage their condition effectively. These include a free adviceline, pharmacy clinics and a schools programme. We also provide education and training for healthcare workers on asthma-related issues. We are seeking a Health Promotion Officer to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to work for a great charitable organization.
 
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@asthma.ie before 5pm on 24th February 2017.

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SAOR©: Screening and Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use

SAOR training (Screening and Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use) taking place in Galway City  on February 23rd. This one day programme aims to enable staff to have a short, structured and helpful conversation with people in relation to their alcohol use. This course is delivered through the Western Drug and Alcohol Task Force.

Who should attend?

Staff who have occasion to ask people about their alcohol use. This could include workers from social care, family support, employment support, vocational training, criminal justice, probation, education, housing support and general health care services.

Dates & Venues:

February 23rd, Galway City

Course Description:

A brief intervention for alcohol use is a short, helpful conversation that focuses on assessing, and if necessary, assists a person to consider and alter their alcohol consumption. Brief interventions have shown to be effective in initiating change in alcohol consumption for people with mild to moderate alcohol-related problems and in helping people with more significant difficulties to access specialised alcohol treatment services. The SAOR Model has been adopted by the HSE as the model-of-choice for delivering brief interventions for alcohol use.

For more details or to book a place  email: training@wrdtf.ie

Careers: Galway Autism Partnership seeks Coordinator

Bridging the GAP for families and individuals living with Autism

Galway Autism Partnership seeks Coordinator

Founded in 2011 Galway Autism Partnership (GAP is a local charity that provides support and services to children with autism in the Galway area and their families).

GAP is currently seeking a Coordinator who will manage the organisation and coordinate activities and fundraising.

Duties:

• Develop and update operating policies to ensure programmes and activities are implemented safely and in accordance with best practice, particularly with respect to children
• Deliver through appropriate plans an in accordance with agreed policies and procedures the plans and objectives of the charity
• Work with the Board to ensure that a strategy is in place, which can guide the organisation in achieving objectives and meet the needs of the membership
• Have responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the charity, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Board
• Define, secure and manage the resources (human, material and financial) needed to operated effectively
• Maintain effective correspondence with all stakeholders and ensure that GAP is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role and increase awareness of the charity and its work in its partnership model Represent the charity in public forums such as conferences and professional meetings
• Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams
• Develop and build partnerships with stakeholders to maximise opportunities for income generations
• Provide direction and support to any staff, contractors or volunteers in the organisation
• Advocate across sectors for the development of policies and services that will impact positively on service users and stakeholders
• Increase awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder to the general public

Qualifications and personal specifications

• Third level degree or equivalent in community development, health promotion, family resource or other related discipline
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in  making presentations or engaging with the media
• Flexibility to work on weekends or evenings if required
• Ability to apply leadership skills in order to influence, motivate and enable others to achieve the organisation’s aims and objectives
• Ability to identify opportunities to work collaboratively with potential partners in the community, education and health sectors and build relationships
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and a passion for social justice and equality
• Report to the Board of Directors

Employment Details

• This is a full time position  (39 hours a week)
• Office is based in Newcastle, Galway
• One year fixed term contract
• Annual leave of 20 days plus statutory holidays

Application Information   

Please submit a full CV with a covering letter to Sile Coen, GAP, Tigh Ronan, 36 Laurel Park Newcastle Galway. Or email: edel@galwayautismpartnership.com

Closing date for applications                                                                                                                              

Friday 10th February 2017

Consultation - HTA of smoking cessation interventions

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Launch of National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network

The Minister of State for Health Promotion, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, T.D., formally launched the National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network on 29th Novemeber. 

The National Healthy Cities and Counties of Ireland Network was launched under the aegis of Healthy Ireland, the Government-led initiative which aims to create an Irish society where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health, and where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level of society. The Healthy Cities project is a global World Health Organization (WHO) movement, set up initially in 1987 with eleven individual cities. The concept is based on the importance of local action and the key role of local governments and Local Authorities in health and sustainable development.

The Minister congratulated the Counties on making a commitment to work to become healthier places for all their citizens by working to implement Healthy Ireland, the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025 and went on to say “as a former elected member of a Local Authority I know that Local Authorities are uniquely placed to bridge the gap between national policy and local implementation. I know the influence and reach that Local Authorities have in every community and I see huge potential for them to contribute to building a healthier Ireland. I believe that we cannot achieve the vision of Healthy Ireland without the involvement of every Local Authority in Ireland. Healthy Ireland is all about supporting and empowering communities and individuals to lead healthier lives and the involvement of Local Authorities and the Local Community Development Committees is critical”. 

Dr. Stephanie O’Keeffe, National Director of the Health and Wellbeing Division in the HSE said “the Healthy Ireland agenda is extensive. Improving our population’s health and reducing health inequalities spans across many areas. Our Local Authorities are leaders and critical partners in promoting and improving the nation’s health”. Dr. O’Keeffe also emphasised “the unique position of the Local Community Development Committees to understand and respond to local people’s needs”.

For more information on the National Healthy Cities and Counites visit www.healthyireland.ie/about/cities-and-counties or click here