The Role
The Health Promotion team develops and runs health and wellbeing programmes in various settings nationwide. We are passionate about reaching those most at need, finding innovative solutions to health challenges. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design some unique and high-profile projects working collaboratively within a team setting and with varied stakeholders.
We believe in co-designing holistic approaches to health promotion to create meaningful programmes. The role will predominantly focus on physical activity with adult populations in underserved communities and workplaces, however the successful candidate will also work on other health promotion programmes as well as supporting the Irish Heart Foundation’s advocacy, fundraising and patient support work.
The suitable candidate will be passionate about health promotion, understanding people’s needs and working in partnership to design, deliver and evaluate creative approaches to supporting active lifestyles.

Key responsibilities
In collaboration with the health promotion team, identify and explore novel opportunities to promote physical activity in line with the Irish Heart Foundation’s organisational strategy.
Develop the physical activity content, programmes, and resources of the Irish Heart Foundation. Working within various settings to include the community and workplace, liaising with key national stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with advocacy, fundraising and patient support colleagues to identify synergies and to support delivery of organisational objectives.
Develop engaging and accessible physical activity training, content, and resources with a focus on low participation groups including supports for community walking leaders.
Design, deliver and evaluate practical physical activity training, workshops and talks.
Provide support to health promotion campaigns including research, content creation, dissemination and evaluation.
Maintain the existing network of Slí na Sláinte community, workplace and school walking routes, conducting maintenance audits of routes on request and facilitating the upgrade of routes as needed. Develop selected new walking routes as required.
The successful candidate is expected to be flexible in this role and carry out other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

Education and Experience
3rd level degree in a relevant field e.g. Health Promotion, Population Health, Sports Science or allied health discipline
Minimum 2 years’ demonstrable experience in health promotion programme delivery
Fitness instructor qualification is desirable.

Skills (E=essential; D=desirable)
Understanding of health promotion, particularly in community and workplace settings. (E)
Knowledge and experience of working with underserved communities. (D)
Experience in designing health promotion content in multiple formats (E)
Experience in facilitating groups and delivery of health promotion programmes/training in workplace and/or community settings (E)
Experience in facilitating physical activity groups in both traditional and virtual settings (D)
A passion for and practical knowledge of user-centered approaches or co-creation approaches to health promotion. (E)
Knowledge of health behaviour change models and techniques and how they can be applied effectively. (E)
Ability to build rapport, to listen and have empathy and find opportunities to support stakeholders as they arise. (E)
Demonstratable experience of creative approaches to health promotion. (D)
Understanding of health literacy. (D)
Understanding and knowledge of health inequalities or community development. (D)
Digital proficiency including MS office suite and CRM database (E)
Strong skills in CANVA design (D) or similar and PowerPoint essential. (E)
Ability to bring digitally innovative approaches to your chosen field (D)
Strong communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills. (E)
A self-motivated person with strong administration, project management and time management skills with an ability to prioritise workload, plan and work to multiple deadlines in a demanding environment. (E)
Ability to represent the Irish Heart Foundation in a professional manner at all times. (E)
Membership of the Health Promotion Practitioners’ register and the Association for Health Promotion Ireland. (D)
The above is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be reviewed in line with business needs.

Details of Role and Application process
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday. The role is based in the Irish Heart Foundation’s offices in Rathmines, Dublin.
A full clean driving licence and access to a car is essential.
To apply please provide an up to date curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining how you suit the post by email to Siobhan Browne, HR Consultant. Email: hr@irishheart.ie
The closing date for this position is Friday April 29th 2022