Kerry Travellers Health & CDP are seeking a committed person for the post of Traveller Men's Health and Development Worker with the aim of building the project's engagement with Traveller men across County Kerry.
Aim of the post -
* Will be to address the key areas of Traveller Men's health as outlined in the National Traveller Health Action Plan 2022 and AITHS 2010.
* To engage creatively with all Traveller men throughout Co. Kerry to establish channels of communication and promote trust, engagement and participation.
* To build the capacity of Traveller men to take more control over their health and again a greater understanding of their needs in relation to the wider determinants of health.
* To represent the issues of Traveller men's health on a range of forums as relevant.
* To work in partnership with relevant agencies to promote the understanding of factors affecting Traveller men.
* To work towards a greater inclusion of Traveller men in mainstream services.
Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: €35,567.00 per year
Benefits:
* Sick pay
Education:
* Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* working in a health, community development setting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/11/2025
Reference ID: MHDW
Expected start date: 05/01/2026