Health Promotion Specialist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Health Promotion Specialist:

  • A graduate degree in health promotion, social science, public health, social health, nutrition or dietetics, biological science, education or similar
  • Previous work experience
  • Possess communication, networking and negotiation skills
  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic about promoting health
  • Excellent problem solving and managerial skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Possessing initiative and the ability to think outside of the box

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Health Promotion Specialist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Health Promotion Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.