POSITION: COORDINATOR OF THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME
Offaly Traveller Movement (OTM) is a Traveller-led community
development organisation, working to address issues facing Travellers
in the region including, health, accommodation, youth, education,
cultural and ethnic identity and human rights. OTM is delighted to be
seeking a dynamic person for the post of Primary Health Care
Coordinator. The Coordinator will work to support the Community Health
Workers and Community Development Workers (Health Team) to deliver
health education, health promotion, advice and support to Travellers
in Offaly. The is a senior management post within the organisation and
funded by the HSE Traveller Health Unit.
THE PURPOSE OF THE POST WILL BE TO:
* Jointly co-ordinate the OTM Primary Health Care Programme;
* Line manage and support the Primary Health Care Team i.e.,
Community Health Workers and Community Development Workers;
* Work towards reducing health inequalities among Travellers and
* Represent the issue of Traveller health on a range of forums as
relevant.
This post will be part-time, **Apply on the website** hours per week.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
* A qualification in Community Development, Social Care, Family
Support or equivalent
* Three years? experience of project co-ordination or equivalent;
* Experience of team management, support and direction
* A thorough understanding of Traveller issues, particularly in
relation to Traveller health.
* A deep understanding of Traveller culture and disadvantage and of
community development approaches to work
* Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated capacity to work on your own initiative and as part
of a team
* Experience of report writing; funding proposals, applications,
evaluation reports etc.
* Excellent administration and IT skills
* High level of motivation, proactivity and flexibility
* Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable
* Full drivers? licence and access to own transport
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached.
NOTE: This position is subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a CV and detailed cover letter outlining qualifications,
experience and skills specific to the position to the Managing
Director: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
SELECTION:
* Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** AT 5PM
Applications by e-mail only and by the date and time above. Late
applications will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on
either WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OR THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH MAY
THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO ONGOING FUNDING
_OTM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
OFFALY TRAVELLER MOVEMENT
POSITION: COORDINATOR OF THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME
Offaly Traveller Movement (OTM) is a Traveller-led community
development organisation, working to address issues facing Travellers
in the region including, health, accommodation, youth, education,
cultural and ethnic identity and human rights. OTM is delighted to be
seeking a dynamic person for the post of Primary Health Care
Coordinator. The Coordinator will work to support the Community Health
Workers and Community Development Workers (Health Team) to deliver
health education, health promotion, advice and support to Travellers
in Offaly. The is a senior management post within the organisation and
funded by the HSE Traveller Health Unit.
THE PURPOSE OF THE POST WILL BE TO:
* Jointly co-ordinate the OTM Primary Health Care Programme;
* Line manage and support the Primary Health Care Team i.e.,
Community Health Workers and Community Development Workers;
* Work towards reducing health inequalities among Travellers and
* Represent the issue of Traveller health on a range of forums as
relevant.
This post will be part-time, **Apply on the website** hours per week.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
* A qualification in Community Development, Social Care, Family
Support or equivalent
* Three years? experience of project co-ordination or equivalent;
* Experience of team management, support and direction
* A thorough understanding of Traveller issues, particularly in
relation to Traveller health.
* A deep understanding of Traveller culture and disadvantage and of
community development approaches to work
* Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated capacity to work on your own initiative and as part
of a team
* Experience of report writing; funding proposals, applications,
evaluation reports etc.
* Excellent administration and IT skills
* High level of motivation, proactivity and flexibility
* Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable
* Full drivers? licence and access to own transport
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached.
NOTE: This position is subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a CV and detailed cover letter outlining qualifications,
experience and skills specific to the position to the Managing
Director: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
SELECTION:
* Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** AT 5PM
Applications by e-mail only and by the date and time above. Late
applications will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on
either WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OR THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH MAY
THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO ONGOING FUNDING
_OTM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
