HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Jan 28, 2026 - The Health Education Specialist develops and delivers educational materials and programs tailored for children, families, and diverse communities using a variety of communication and design platforms. This role requires certified expertise in health education, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple large-scale initiatives while adapting to complex and evolving environments. The specialist ensures effective collaboration across all organizational levels and relies on excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to support program success.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Health Education Specialist Resume
  • Health Education
  • Program Coordination
  • Data Analysis
  • Event Planning
  • Research Writing
  • Program Evaluation
  • Policy Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Clinical Education
  • Safety Programming
  • Community Engagement
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Outreach Communication
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Outreach
  • Health Advocacy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Staff Training
  • Problem Solving

Summary of Health Education Specialist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Health Sciences with 3 years of Experience

  • Proven proficiency in both oral and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
  • Experience in public health, health education, or quality improvement science
  • Experience with babies 0-36 months and moms
  • Experience in presenting to various interprofessional health care teams across settings
  • Must be fluent in Tamil or Bengali
  • Strong knowledge of health literacy principles
  • Ability to work with people across the institution and build relationships in different departments, 
  • Ability to manage time independently, prioritize tasks, attention to detail, and ability to develop creative resources specifically for children and families
  • Works well with a diverse team (external stakeholders, staff, interns, volunteers)
  • Ability to work with people across the institution and build relationships in different departments
  • Ability to manage time independently and prioritize tasks, with attention to detail
  • Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to the growing demands of the Patient Education Program

2. BA in Population Health with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in community-based psychosocial support and psychological first aid
  • Working knowledge of principles in adult education, health education and wellness concepts 
  • Working experience in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling
  • Professional and able to operate under stress
  • Empathetic and good listening skills
  • Good people skills to interact with the different stakeholders
  • Self-starter and able to work effectively independently
  • Able to learn on the go and make changes to plans in the light of new knowledge
  • Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, via phone, email, and face-to-face
  • Able to initiate and direct own activities in an organized manner, and make decisions within the framework of the responsibility and authority of the job
  • Ability to teach group classes or conduct individual consultations
  • Ability to work autonomously according to program guidelines
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

3. BA in Health Promotion with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience editing, writing educational materials for lay audiences, and/or building educational programming for children and families
  • Previous experience in health education
  • Experience with remote work technology and videoconferencing will be an essential part of the position
  • Experience demonstrating success with advancing large-scale initiatives
  • Ability to interact with individuals from all organizational levels and with diverse populations
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, and coordinate multiple initiatives
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong comfort level with start-up organizations
  • Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Ability to deal with complex, fluid situations and relationships, along with a high degree of tolerance for ambiguity
  • Strong computer skills and comfort with varying software programs and platforms (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Zoom)
  • Must have Health Education certification
  • Detailed understanding of Smartsheet®, Visio, and/or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects happening simultaneously