Health Promotion Specialist Engagement & Program Delivery - June 2016 - Ontario Medical Association - Toronto, ON

HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST

ENGAGEMENT & PROGRAM DELIVERY

The Health Promotion Specialist is accountable to the Manager, Health System Programs for the management of

health promotion initiatives within Health System Programs;

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Research, evaluate and write research papers on health promotion topics in consultation with the Manager,

Health System Programs;

• Monitor policy developments, research and trends in health promotion in Ontario and internationally;

• Write articles for OMR and other member communication pieces on health promotion issues;

• Participate in the development and implementation of the OMA’s health promotion workplan in collaboration with

the Manager, Health System Programs;

• Identify and advise health promotion opportunities for OMA engagement using health journals, media trends

and stakeholder contact;

• Work cross-functionally, formally and informally, with other internal departments to align priorities and identify

mutual objectives and support internal communication;

• Attend working group and committees, as assigned, including internal, bilateral and multi-stakeholder

committees;

• Develop close working relationships with various OMA resources (departments, Board, committees, sections,

individual members, etc.) and develop and maintain contacts and alliances with external groups, including

representatives or other medical associations, government bodies, business and other consumer groups, other

health care providers and others as appropriate.

Education: Master´s degree (preferred) or Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent combination

of education and experience

Experience: 5 years experience required in the health care or health promotion field including demonstrated knowledge

and experience in health promotion

Resumes, including salary expectations, should be forwarded by July 8, 2016 to hr@oma.org We regret that

only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Medical Association is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario

Human Rights Code.