This role is an exciting opportunity for a tertiary health graduates to work within the population health/smokefree service to contribute to the above vision and make a huge difference to health outcomes for our community. This role is responsible for providing planning, implementation support and advice to enable a strong Smokefree focus in mental health and community settings.
The position contributes to the overarching organisational vision of a Smokefree Counties Manukau by 2025 (5% prevalence or less across all groups) and CM Health Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities. We currently have a full time, working 40 hours a week Monday to Sunday and based at Middlemore Hospital.
It is important that you are able to hit the ground running so it is essential that you have a recognised tertiary health qualification. Smoking cessation experience would also be beneficial, however more important is the ability to learn and develop in this regard, as full training will be provided.
You will have natural communication skills and a strong ability to relate to people from all walks of life, as well as being a great a motivator, with empathy and patience.
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Come and join a team of passionate, capable and committed people – there are considerable opportunities for development for the right person.
Please apply online at https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ or "click here" for the job description. For more information please contact Tangi Namulauu’ulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz
Position Number: CMH202413507
Closing Date: 2nd May 2024
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.