# 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