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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as part of the Health Improvement Team (Moray) as the Walk Moray Health Walk Coordinator.
The Health Walk Coordinator will co-ordinate, develop and sustain the Walk Moray and Stretch to Step programmes working in partnership with Area Public Health Co-ordinators and other partner organisations. The post holder will also facilitate an ongoing volunteer recruitment process through active promotion of Walk Moray/Stretch to Step, and coordinate the provision of appropriate training and continuing support for volunteers.
The Health Walk Coordinator will work in partnership with local NHS Grampian Public Health Co-ordinators and other organisations, including Paths for All, Dementia Friendly Walking, NHS Grampian, Moray Council, the Moray Sport & Leisure Strategic Group, Moray Physical Activity, Sport and Health Strategic Group and organise and attend Strategic Oversight Group meetings to support the development of the Walk Moray/Stretch to Step programmes.
Excellent communication skills are required to engage with people in the local community and work effectively with a wide range of health and social care colleagues, multi-agency groups/networks.
Although the post is temporary there is scope should additional funding be secured, for the post to be extended.
Informal enquiries to Lisa Taylor
Tel: 07795 300065
Email: lisa.taylor2@nhs.scot