Kahungunu Health Services - Choices is a Maori Health organisation providing a range of health and community services for whanau living in Hawkes Bay.
We are looking for a dynamic, energised Smokefree Coordinator to deliver a smoke free service specifically designed for hapu mama and their whanau. You will be working within the 'Whanau Ora' team assisting Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and local Marae provide smoke free services.
You'll help create an environment where whanau can feel safe and supported. A strong cultural competency is vital in this role.
This is a fixed term position until 30th June 2025 working 30 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote Smokefree Services
Identify and introduce hapu mama that smoke and their whanau to smokefree programmes
Facilitate Smokefree workshops and sessions
Maintain Smokefree resources
Maintain accurate and confidential records, update databases and maintenance of reports
Provide Smokefree training and updates to staff
Support mama, pepi and whanau with other wellbeing initiatives
Represent Kahungunu Health Services at Smokefree Hui
The skills and experience required for this role:
Certified smoking cessation expert
Innovative thinker, energetic, creative and resourceful
Some knowledge of local and national smokefree strategies
Experience facilitator, able to prepare and deliver smokefree education
Positive attitude with problem solving focus
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as needed
Demonstrated ethical practice and the maintenance of professional boundaries
Comfortable working in the community, and flexible to changing needs and hours
Always show a high degree of consistency in behaviour, and act as a role model
Good level of computer literacy and report writing skills
A full NZ driver's license
Candidates applying for this role will be required to undergo Police Vetting as a condition of employment.
If you are passionate about supporting the wellbeing of whanau and community, if you want to be part of making a change, if you want to join an awesome health team, then this is the job for you.
Attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be great in the role and APPLY NOW!
Applications close at 5.00pm on the 25th October 2024.
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