REPORTS TO:?Cancer Prevention Manager
CONTRACT TYPE:?Fixed-term contract (**Apply on the website** months)
HOURS:?Full-time (**Apply on the website** hours per week), with
evening and weekend work required
LOCATION:?Combination of remote and in-office (Dublin) working.
Travel will be required within Ireland.
SALARY:??**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
WHO WE ARE
At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by **Apply on the
website**, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their
diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to
world-class treatment, care and support.
We?re looking for a Cancer Awareness Officer to join our team. As
Cancer Awareness Officer you will play a key part in helping to catch
cancer early by delivering early detection and cancer awareness
programmes.
If you are passionate about cancer awareness and early detection;
compassionate and able to empower people without judgement; and want
to be part of a growing team delivering real impact, this role is for
you.
Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
WHAT YOU?LL DO
Catching cancer early is a key factor in increasing survival from
cancer. COVID-**Apply on the website** has damaged progress in this
area, and in the Irish Cancer Society we are committed to reversing
this trend.
In **Apply on the website**, we piloted an early detection programme
our Your Health Matters Roadshow. This Roadshow travels to shopping
centres and other high-traffic areas in communities, to provide cancer
information and advice on supports. At the Roadshow, members of the
public who may be concerned about signs and symptoms of cancer can get
a free nurse-led heath check, and onward referral to a GP if needed.
As?Cancer Awareness Officer, you will be responsible for the
organisation of the operations and logistics of programmes such as the
Roadshow. You will work across projects and initiatives under our
early detection strategy, and work with the Cancer Awareness
Coordinator to deliver new early detection and awareness programmes
and events.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_HEALTH PROMOTION DELIVERY_
* Deliver cancer awareness and early detection talks, workshops and
programmes to employers, community groups, schools and other
audiences, and online and digital programmes.
* Deliver effective training internally and externally.
* Keep up to date on health promotion and heath behaviour trends and
initiatives, and share your insights across the team.
* Gather and analyse data and feedback to support the quality,
performance and impact of our programmes,
_COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATION_
* Create copy and content to promote cancer awareness and early
detection to the public across multiple channels.
* Develop impactful content for training and programme delivery,
including online and face-to-face.
_PROJECT DELIVERY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT_
* Work as part of the cancer awareness team, and with colleagues
across the Society, to support the coordination and implementation of
our early detection strategy, and awareness and prevention activities.
* Work effectively across our early detection and cancer awareness
projects, such as our Roadshow programme, public awareness campaigns,
or corporate engagement initiatives.
* Organise and run events for the cancer awareness team, and the
wider Society, including engaging with external providers and internal
teams, taking the lead on operational delivery.
* Be a day-to-day contact point for volunteers and third party
vendors supporting the Society?s cancer awareness activities.
WHO YOU ARE
The right candidate for this role is:
* PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH PROMOTION: you are passionate about
catching cancer early and changing behaviour and systems to enable
better health, and want to learn and grow your knowledge in this area.
* A PEOPLE PERSON: whether it?s meeting a member of the public at
a Roadshow, working with colleagues and volunteers, or engaging with
clinicians you understand what makes people tick, and create effective
relationships.
* A GREAT COMMUNICATOR: you are able to communicate effectively
across multiple channels (face-to-face, written, digital) and adopt
your style to meet the audience where they are.
* TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY:?you?re comfortable using digital and
technology tools across your work, and identifying new ways that
technology can support early detection.
* ORGANISED AND EFFECTIVE:?you work effectively within a project
team, working to deadlines and pulling together to achieve a goal. You
are highly organised, and methodical in ensuring events, training or
other initiatives are delivered to a high quality.
* FLEXIBLE AND OPEN TO TRAVEL:?engaging with the public means
meeting them where they are, and when they need. You will spend time
travelling within Ireland (e.g. to Roadshows, talks or workshops)
including occasional overnight stays, and weekend/ evening work may be
required.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* You will hold a third level qualification in health promotion or in
a related area (e.g. health sciences, nursing, teaching, nutrition,
sports and exercise), or equivalent ?on the job? experience.
* You will typically have c. 2 years? experience in health
promotion. The Society measures experience based on the quality of the
experience obtained, rather than in time passed and welcomes
applicants at all stages of their career.
* You will have experience in running effective events, and engaging
across a range of stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amy Tracey ? Recruitment
Administrator by email to **Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is 8 April **Apply on the website**.
_THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE
ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. WE KNOW THAT THE MORE INCLUSIVE WE ARE,
THE BETTER OUR WORK WILL BE._
_WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES_
TITLE:?Cancer Awareness Officer
REPORTS TO:?Cancer Prevention Manager
CONTRACT TYPE:?Fixed-term contract (**Apply on the website** months)
HOURS:?Full-time (**Apply on the website** hours per week), with
evening and weekend work required
LOCATION:?Combination of remote and in-office (Dublin) working.
Travel will be required within Ireland.
SALARY:??**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
WHO WE ARE
At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by **Apply on the
website**, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their
diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to
world-class treatment, care and support.
We?re looking for a Cancer Awareness Officer to join our team. As
Cancer Awareness Officer you will play a key part in helping to catch
cancer early by delivering early detection and cancer awareness
programmes.
If you are passionate about cancer awareness and early detection;
compassionate and able to empower people without judgement; and want
to be part of a growing team delivering real impact, this role is for
you.
Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
WHAT YOU?LL DO
Catching cancer early is a key factor in increasing survival from
cancer. COVID-**Apply on the website** has damaged progress in this
area, and in the Irish Cancer Society we are committed to reversing
this trend.
In **Apply on the website**, we piloted an early detection programme
our Your Health Matters Roadshow. This Roadshow travels to shopping
centres and other high-traffic areas in communities, to provide cancer
information and advice on supports. At the Roadshow, members of the
public who may be concerned about signs and symptoms of cancer can get
a free nurse-led heath check, and onward referral to a GP if needed.
As?Cancer Awareness Officer, you will be responsible for the
organisation of the operations and logistics of programmes such as the
Roadshow. You will work across projects and initiatives under our
early detection strategy, and work with the Cancer Awareness
Coordinator to deliver new early detection and awareness programmes
and events.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_HEALTH PROMOTION DELIVERY_
* Deliver cancer awareness and early detection talks, workshops and
programmes to employers, community groups, schools and other
audiences, and online and digital programmes.
* Deliver effective training internally and externally.
* Keep up to date on health promotion and heath behaviour trends and
initiatives, and share your insights across the team.
* Gather and analyse data and feedback to support the quality,
performance and impact of our programmes,
_COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATION_
* Create copy and content to promote cancer awareness and early
detection to the public across multiple channels.
* Develop impactful content for training and programme delivery,
including online and face-to-face.
_PROJECT DELIVERY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT_
* Work as part of the cancer awareness team, and with colleagues
across the Society, to support the coordination and implementation of
our early detection strategy, and awareness and prevention activities.
* Work effectively across our early detection and cancer awareness
projects, such as our Roadshow programme, public awareness campaigns,
or corporate engagement initiatives.
* Organise and run events for the cancer awareness team, and the
wider Society, including engaging with external providers and internal
teams, taking the lead on operational delivery.
* Be a day-to-day contact point for volunteers and third party
vendors supporting the Society?s cancer awareness activities.
WHO YOU ARE
The right candidate for this role is:
* PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH PROMOTION: you are passionate about
catching cancer early and changing behaviour and systems to enable
better health, and want to learn and grow your knowledge in this area.
* A PEOPLE PERSON: whether it?s meeting a member of the public at
a Roadshow, working with colleagues and volunteers, or engaging with
clinicians you understand what makes people tick, and create effective
relationships.
* A GREAT COMMUNICATOR: you are able to communicate effectively
across multiple channels (face-to-face, written, digital) and adopt
your style to meet the audience where they are.
* TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY:?you?re comfortable using digital and
technology tools across your work, and identifying new ways that
technology can support early detection.
* ORGANISED AND EFFECTIVE:?you work effectively within a project
team, working to deadlines and pulling together to achieve a goal. You
are highly organised, and methodical in ensuring events, training or
other initiatives are delivered to a high quality.
* FLEXIBLE AND OPEN TO TRAVEL:?engaging with the public means
meeting them where they are, and when they need. You will spend time
travelling within Ireland (e.g. to Roadshows, talks or workshops)
including occasional overnight stays, and weekend/ evening work may be
required.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* You will hold a third level qualification in health promotion or in
a related area (e.g. health sciences, nursing, teaching, nutrition,
sports and exercise), or equivalent ?on the job? experience.
* You will typically have c. 2 years? experience in health
promotion. The Society measures experience based on the quality of the
experience obtained, rather than in time passed and welcomes
applicants at all stages of their career.
* You will have experience in running effective events, and engaging
across a range of stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amy Tracey ? Recruitment
Administrator by email to **Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is 8 April **Apply on the website**.
_THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE
ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. WE KNOW THAT THE MORE INCLUSIVE WE ARE,
THE BETTER OUR WORK WILL BE._
_WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES_
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