REPORTS TO: Cancer Prevention Manager
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full-time (**Apply on the website** hours per week), with
evening and weekend work required
LOCATION: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a
combination of remote and in-person (Dublin office) working Travel
will be required within Ireland.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website** January **Apply on the
website**
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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 Coordinator to join our team.
As Cancer Awareness Coordinator you will play a key part in helping to
catch cancer early by designing and 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.
THE CANCER AWARENESS COORDINATOR is responsible for supporting the
strategic priority: _That more cancers are detected at an earlier
stage._
* The CANCER AWARENESS COORDINATOR WILL SUPPORT THE development of a
longer term cancer prevention, awareness and early detection strategy
for the Society.
* The role will involve, building upon existing programmes and
delivering new evidence based, high impact cancer awareness
programmes, targeted at specific high risk communities.
* Using Health Promotion and Community Development approaches the
coordinator will develop key relationships with relevant partners to
build capacity and mobilize communities and workplaces around cancer
prevention and early detection. ?
* She / He will work with internal and external stakeholders to
ensure that targeted communities are resourced and supported to
develop cancer risk reduction and early detection programmes.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_STRATEGY AND INNOVATION _
* Contribute to the development of a cancer prevention, awareness and
early detection strategy for the Society.
* Bringing insight into public health, communications and heath
behaviour change to the Society, and develop new proposals for early
detection programmes and interventions.
* Ensure an inclusive approach to early detection and cancer
awareness, identifying and implementing ways to reach and engage
marginalised communities and those at higher risk.
_PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND COORDINATION _
* Design and deliver cancer awareness and early detection talks,
workshops and programmes to employers, community groups and other
audiences;
* Support the Cancer Prevention Manager to plan, coordinate and
deliver the Your Health Matters Roadshow and other community-based
cancer awareness programmes;
* Deliver effective training internally and externally, including
?train the trainer?.
* Support the development of a community based volunteer programme
to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of our services
and that cancer awareness messages reach as many people as possible.
_EVALUATION AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT _
* Across all programmes and work, design structures to gather data
and feedback to effectively evaluate and manage quality, performance
and impact.
* Continuously scrutinise programmes, and recommend evidence based
changes, based on evaluation and research.
_COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATION_
* Create copy and content, and contribute to the development of an
overall plan, to promote cancer awareness and early detection to the
public across multiple channels.
* Input into submissions to Government, and represent the Society on
working groups and other external bodies to advance the prevention and
early detection of cancer.
* Develop impactful content for training and programme delivery,
including online and face-to-face.
_PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL DELIVERY _
* Coordinate the implementation of our early detection strategy, and
awareness and prevention activities, bringing together team members
across the Society to ensure a coordinated and impactful approach.
* Effectively project manage early detection and cancer awareness
projects, such as our Roadshow programme, public awareness campaigns,
or corporate engagement initiatives.
* Coordinate the operational delivery of early detection programmes,
including engaging with vendors and the management of volunteers?
_RESEARCH _
* Identify opportunities for further research (academic or market
research) to support our early detection and cancer awareness strategy
implementation.
* Effectively manage the delivery of market research projects and
reports, working with external vendors.
WHO YOU ARE
* _PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH PROMOTION_: you are passionate about
catching cancer early and changing behaviour and systems to enable
better health, and are comfortable and capable engaging directly with
a wide range of people to effect this change.?
* _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.
* _INSIGHT ORIENTED_: you use data and research to generate
insights, and can translate these into actions to improve performance,
make operations more effective, or increase impact.
* _INCLUSIVE:_ you are inclusive in your approach, recognise the
barriers that different people face in understanding health
information and accessing services; you can develop different
approaches tailored to the needs of different communities.?
* _TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY:_ you?re comfortable using digital and
technology tools for the management and delivery of programmes, and
identifying new ways that technology can support early detection.
* _AN EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGER:_ you?ve experience in managing
projects, both strategic and operational, and are able to bring people
together to achieve goals on time, on budget and to deliver impact.
* _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 at least 4 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 projects, with a
project management qualification an advantage but not essential.
* Experience in working with marginalised groups and in tailoring
programmes and approaches to engage people of all backgrounds, an
advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment
Administrator by email to **Apply on the website**
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** JANUARY
**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 Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Cancer Prevention Manager
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full-time (**Apply on the website** hours per week), with
evening and weekend work required
LOCATION: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a
combination of remote and in-person (Dublin office) working Travel
will be required within Ireland.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website** January **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 Coordinator to join our team.
As Cancer Awareness Coordinator you will play a key part in helping to
catch cancer early by designing and 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.
THE CANCER AWARENESS COORDINATOR is responsible for supporting the
strategic priority: _That more cancers are detected at an earlier
stage._
* The CANCER AWARENESS COORDINATOR WILL SUPPORT THE development of a
longer term cancer prevention, awareness and early detection strategy
for the Society.
* The role will involve, building upon existing programmes and
delivering new evidence based, high impact cancer awareness
programmes, targeted at specific high risk communities.
* Using Health Promotion and Community Development approaches the
coordinator will develop key relationships with relevant partners to
build capacity and mobilize communities and workplaces around cancer
prevention and early detection. ?
* She / He will work with internal and external stakeholders to
ensure that targeted communities are resourced and supported to
develop cancer risk reduction and early detection programmes.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_STRATEGY AND INNOVATION _
* Contribute to the development of a cancer prevention, awareness and
early detection strategy for the Society.
* Bringing insight into public health, communications and heath
behaviour change to the Society, and develop new proposals for early
detection programmes and interventions.
* Ensure an inclusive approach to early detection and cancer
awareness, identifying and implementing ways to reach and engage
marginalised communities and those at higher risk.
_PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND COORDINATION _
* Design and deliver cancer awareness and early detection talks,
workshops and programmes to employers, community groups and other
audiences;
* Support the Cancer Prevention Manager to plan, coordinate and
deliver the Your Health Matters Roadshow and other community-based
cancer awareness programmes;
* Deliver effective training internally and externally, including
?train the trainer?.
* Support the development of a community based volunteer programme
to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of our services
and that cancer awareness messages reach as many people as possible.
_EVALUATION AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT _
* Across all programmes and work, design structures to gather data
and feedback to effectively evaluate and manage quality, performance
and impact.
* Continuously scrutinise programmes, and recommend evidence based
changes, based on evaluation and research.
_COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATION_
* Create copy and content, and contribute to the development of an
overall plan, to promote cancer awareness and early detection to the
public across multiple channels.
* Input into submissions to Government, and represent the Society on
working groups and other external bodies to advance the prevention and
early detection of cancer.
* Develop impactful content for training and programme delivery,
including online and face-to-face.
_PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL DELIVERY _
* Coordinate the implementation of our early detection strategy, and
awareness and prevention activities, bringing together team members
across the Society to ensure a coordinated and impactful approach.
* Effectively project manage early detection and cancer awareness
projects, such as our Roadshow programme, public awareness campaigns,
or corporate engagement initiatives.
* Coordinate the operational delivery of early detection programmes,
including engaging with vendors and the management of volunteers?
_RESEARCH _
* Identify opportunities for further research (academic or market
research) to support our early detection and cancer awareness strategy
implementation.
* Effectively manage the delivery of market research projects and
reports, working with external vendors.
WHO YOU ARE
* _PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH PROMOTION_: you are passionate about
catching cancer early and changing behaviour and systems to enable
better health, and are comfortable and capable engaging directly with
a wide range of people to effect this change.?
* _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.
* _INSIGHT ORIENTED_: you use data and research to generate
insights, and can translate these into actions to improve performance,
make operations more effective, or increase impact.
* _INCLUSIVE:_ you are inclusive in your approach, recognise the
barriers that different people face in understanding health
information and accessing services; you can develop different
approaches tailored to the needs of different communities.?
* _TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY:_ you?re comfortable using digital and
technology tools for the management and delivery of programmes, and
identifying new ways that technology can support early detection.
* _AN EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGER:_ you?ve experience in managing
projects, both strategic and operational, and are able to bring people
together to achieve goals on time, on budget and to deliver impact.
* _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 at least 4 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 projects, with a
project management qualification an advantage but not essential.
* Experience in working with marginalised groups and in tailoring
programmes and approaches to engage people of all backgrounds, an
advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send
curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment
Administrator by email to **Apply on the website**
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** JANUARY
**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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