Traits and Qualities of a Health Worker

Efficient

• plans with the people, organizes, conducts, directs health education activities according to the needs of the community
• knowledgeable about everything relevant to his practice; has the necessary skills expected of him

Good listener 

• hears what’s being said and what’s behind the words
• always available for the participant to voice out their sentiments and needs

Keen observer 

• keep an eye on the proceedings, process and participants’ behavior

Systematic 

• knows how to put in sequence or logical order the parts of the session

Creative/Resourceful 

• uses available resources

Analytical/Critical thinker 

• decides on what has been analyzed

Tactful 

• brings about issues in smooth subtle manner
• does not embarrass but gives constructive criticisms

Knowledgeable 

• able to impart relevant, updated and sufficient input

Open 

• invites ideas, suggestions, criticisms
• involves people in decision making
• accepts need for joint planning and decision relative to health care in a particular situation; not resistant to change

Sense of humor 

• knows how to place a touch of humor to keep audience alive

Change agent 

• involves participants actively in assuming the responsibility for his own learning

Coordinator 

• brings into consonance of harmony the community’s health care activities

Objective 

• unbiased and fair in decision making

Flexible 

• able to cope with different situations

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