What You'll Do

  • Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
  • Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
  • Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
  • Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
  • Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
  • Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
  • Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
  • Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
  • Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
  • Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.12/5
Writing 4.12/5
Speaking 4.12/5
Learning Strategies 4.0/5
Active Learning 3.88/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.88/5
Reading Comprehension 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.75/5
Coordination 3.62/5
Instructing 3.38/5
Time Management 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Dependability, Empathy, Social Orientation, Cooperation, Sincerity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Speech Clarity 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Speech Recognition 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Photoshop Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge Blackboard software Blogging software Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC WONDER Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epi Info Edpuzzle Facebook JamBoard LogMeIn GoToWebinar MEDITECH software Mentimeter Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Empathy (High importance: 4.6/5)
  • Social Orientation (High importance: 4.54/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.53/5)
  • Sincerity (High importance: 4.47/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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