Traits and Qualities of a Health Worker

1. 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
2. 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
3. Keen observer
   • keep an eye on the proceedings, process and participants’ behavior
4. Systematic
   • knows how to put in sequence or logical order the parts of the session
5. Creative/Resourceful
   • uses available resources
6. Analytical/Critical thinker
   • decides on what has been analyzed
7. Tactful
   • brings about issues in smooth subtle manner
   • does not embarrass but gives constructive criticisms
8. Knowledgeable 
   • able to impart relevant, updated and sufficient input
9. 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
10. Sense of humor
    • knows how to place a touch of humor to keep audience alive
11. Change agent
    • involves participants actively in assuming the responsibility for his own learning
12. Coordinator
    • brings into consonance of harmony the community’s health care activities
13. Objective
    • unbiased and fair in decision making
14. Flexible
    • able to cope with different situations

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