Help people make healthier choices through campaigns, community outreach and behaviour change programmes. Health promotion and behaviour change officers design messages and run education programmes on issues such as HIV/STIs, chronic disease and healthy lifestyles.
Salary Breakdown
Health education and community outreach posts - indicative estimate at Band 6 of the restructured scale; not from an MOH&W advertisement.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($3,287,266 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $3,287,266 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$98,617 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$65,745 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$71,744 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$321,572 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $2,729,586 JMD
Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
Career Path Roadmap
- 1
High School & CXC Subjects
Pass CSEC English, Biology, Social Studies and Mathematics. Communication and science subjects both help.
5 years (Forms 1-5) - 2
Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Health Promotion or Communication
Study social or behavioural sciences, public health, or communications.
3 years - 3
Health Educator / Community Outreach Officer
Work in parish health departments, NGOs or HIV/STI programmes delivering education sessions.
2 - 5 years - 4
Postgraduate Training in Health Education or Behavioural Science
Behaviour Change Officer posts ask for postgraduate training plus six years' experience in health education or communication.
1 year - 5
Behaviour Change Officer (HPC/HPE 2)
Plan campaigns, develop materials and evaluate their impact.
3 - 5 years - 6
Senior Health Education Officer (HPC/HPE 3)
Requires a master's and five years at supervisory level. Lead national health promotion programmes.
5+ years
Required Education
- CSEC/CXC English, Biology, Social Studies, Mathematics
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Health Promotion or equivalent
- Postgraduate training in Behavioural Sciences or Health Education
- Master's degree (for senior posts)
Common Local Certifications
- Postgraduate certificate in Health Promotion / Health Education
- Behaviour change communication training
Where to Train
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) - Faculty of Social Sciences and MPH programme
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) - College of Health Sciences
- Northern Caribbean University (NCU)