2 Prevention Specialist jobs in Qatar
Prevention Specialist- Healthcare
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*ARABIC SPEAKER*
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating SUDs Prevention programs conducted by Naufar Center. Prevention specialist engages with individuals, families, and communities to raise awareness, promote healthy behaviors, and reduce risk factors that contribute to substance use. This role involves collaboration with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to create supportive environments that foster resilience
and well-being.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:-
- Develop and implement evidence-based prevention programs tailored to various populations, including youth, adults, and at-risk groups.
- Engage in outreach activities to educate the public on the risks of substance use, deliver presentations, workshops, and educational materials for SUDs awareness.
- Conduct assessments to identify risk factors for substance use disorder in individuals, families, and communities and contribute to development interventions to reduce these risks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as schools, healthcare organizations, law enforcement, and other community stakeholders to promote substance use prevention strategies.
- Follow up and track the effectiveness of implemented prevention programs through data collection, analysis, and reporting and make a necessary adjustment programs based on feedback and outcomes.
- Suggest policies, procedures and practices that support prevention efforts and reduce access to drugs and substances and stay updated on legislation and policy changes related to SUD.
- Provide support and referral services to individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder, assisting them access treatment resources as needed.
- Prepare detailed reports on prevention programs and initiatives, activities, implementation progress, address challenges and present outcomes.
- Perform any other departmental duties as assigned.
- Engages proactively in teamwork and the team-building processes.
Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities:
- Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules, and regulations that govern healthcare practice in Qatar.
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and quality improvement and infection control standards.
Educational Responsibilities
- Attend Naufar's mandatory training courses and specific training courses relevant to a certain scope of practice as supervisor nominates and work need requirements.
- Participate in internal or external educational activities programs, meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development as supervisor nominates.
- Fulfil continuing professional development requirements and participate in relevant learning opportunities like conferences or seminars to enhance personal expertise and apply that expertise to providing continuous quality improvement of patient care at Naufar Centre.
Professional/Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social Work, counseling or psychology.
- Master's degree in public health, psychology, sociology, or related field- Desirable
Licensure / Certification:
- Certification. International Certified Addiction Professional in Prevention
(ICAP-Prevention) I or II- Desirable
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree holders. (6) years of work experience in healthcare
setting out of which 1-year relevant experience to community health, behavioral health, or substance use prevention programs or Mental Health services. - Master's degree holders. (4) years of work experience in healthcare
setting out of which 1-year relevant experience to community health, behavioral health, or substance use prevention programs or Mental Health services.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Understanding of substance use disorders, risk and protective factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and community partners.
Public Health Specialist
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Job Summary:
The job holder shall be responsible for healthy communities by work within allocated resources to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the public in the State of Qatar. by collecting and analyzing data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating public health policies, and environments. The job holder shall contribute to public health strategies targeting preventable diseases, encourage healthy lifestyles and focus on capacity building among health care providers to facilitate the entire health delivery system.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensure implementing the governmental laws and regulation related to public health of population of Qatar.
Collaborate and manage partnerships and action to identify and resolve health related issues.
Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the prevention, promotion and evaluative aspects of national service frameworks and strategic plans for public health.
Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities throughout all stages from planning and designing to report drafting and results dissemination.
Identify and investigate health issues and health hazards in the people at a national level.
Participate in the health care needs assessment of the community in partnership with the community, Public Health and Primary Health Care Corporation teams, private health sectors and other agencies to facilitate the delivery of public health services.
Develop and implement health policies, strategies and plans related to the departments services and the
public health of the population of Qatar.
Develop tools to address behavioral causes of diseases.
Participate in the development of community health strategies, local strategic health partnerships, and health improvement partnerships.
Design and develop health education and health promotion materials targeting both the healthcare providers and the public; and this includes making presentations to the medical community and the public.
Participate in training and developing research proposals when required to ensure that high standards of clinical and nursing practices are maintained within healthcare sectors.
Provides guidance and health education regarding MoPH responses to public enquiries and concerns before during and after potential or actual outbreaks/ public health emergencies.
Manage public health programs' activities in alignment with schedule and budget.
Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.
Specific Working Conditions:
Would require working in exposed and open areas; willing to work with individuals with infectious or communicable diseases when required.
Essential Education:
Bachelor's degree in Public Health/health related field. Master's degree in Public Health or Public Health/health related field preferred.
Essential Experience:
Minimum 6 years' experience in the field of public health
Or
Master's in public health with 3 years of experience in public health field.
Language Skills:
Advanced in Arabic and English language skills preferred.
Computer Skills:
Advanced level skills in Microsoft office and public health communications and website management tools.
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