Health Coordinator

Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund the Market Development Association are recruiting a Health Coordinator will lead on the creation of a dynamic placed based Health programme within the Market Community. This will include the development of a local health strategy, codesigned alongside residents and stakeholders, and the design and implementation of programmes and projects linked to this. This will include sourcing funding and assistance with development of health capital projects. The post holder will report to the Director, manager and Management Committee in the Market Development Association and will be located full time in MDA offices based in the Market Community Centre.

Summary of work responsibilities and personal duties

Develop a comprehensive health strategy for the Market Community. • Organise and coordinate a co-designed, place-based health programmes in line with the vision and needs of residents and stakeholders. • Coordinate all networks and partnerships relating to the MDA’s health work, i.e. local Health Action group, Queen’s Communities and Place health work. • Recruit & coordinate a resident volunteer base to assist in driving the MDA’s health work forward. • Organise and coordinate thematic health education programs in the community i.e. Substance Use education • Organise health engagement activities like workshops and seminars. • Maintain external communication channels with MDA, residents, stakeholders and funders (newsletters, social media). • Coordinate PR for health strand. • Secure funding to generate the required income stream needed for associated health project & programme work. • Assist in the development and creation of local health research and associated reports. • Support development and delivery of Community Wealth Building projects and programmes • Assist in developing a health sustainability framework linked to larger health capital projects. • Assist in the design and delivery of the MDA’s local community festivals and events. • Increase the MDA’s health work visibility and impact through effective communication. • Undertake any other relevant duties the MDA feels at any time are required to fulfil the needs of the post.