Our Certified Health Education Specialist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Certified Health Education Specialist role
A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is a professional who designs, implements, and evaluates health education and promotion programs to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. CHES are knowledgeable in a wide range of health topics, including disease prevention and health promotion, health communication, and health education program planning, implementation, and evaluation. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by passing a comprehensive examination and maintaining their certification.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is to promote health and wellness in individuals and communities through the development and implementation of health education and promotion programs. CHES are knowledgeable about the principles, methods, and practices of health education and possess the skills to apply these concepts to the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs. CHES are able to design, implement, and evaluate health education programs that are culturally appropriate and use a variety of strategies to improve health outcomes. Additionally, CHES are responsible for understanding the health needs of the population they serve, developing partnerships and collaborations with relevant organizations, and advocating for optimal health through policy initiatives.
Certified Health Education Specialist Summary
Certified Health Education Specialist Job Summary:
The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is responsible for promoting and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. This position requires knowledge and experience in health education, health promotion, and disease prevention. The CHES will design, implement, and evaluate health education programs and strategies to support the development of healthy lifestyles and behavior change. The CHES must be able to assess the needs of the population and create or modify health education programs to meet the needs of the target audience. The CHES will also serve as a resource for health education materials and health-related research. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Certified Health Education Specialist Duties
- Develop, implement and evaluate health education initiatives.
- Design and deliver health promotion programs.
- Provide health education and promotion information to individuals and groups.
- Manage health education programs.
- Develop communication strategies to promote health.
- Conduct health education research.
- Manage health education resources.
- Assist in the development of health education publications.
- Maintain records of health education activities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of health education initiatives.
Certified Health Education Specialist Skills
- Knowledge of health education principles
- Ability to develop and implement health education programs
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to assess and analyze health data
Certified Health Education Specialist Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, or related field
- Certification as a health education specialist
- Knowledge of public health principles and practices
Personal Traits
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Passion for health promotion
- Knowledge of current health-related topics