This post is an 18‑Month Fixed Term/Secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment for individuals with continuous service within the NHS.
About the Organisation
Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1,200 people, and with an annual budget of about £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, where life expectancy improves and where the gap between the poorest and the wealthiest areas gets smaller.
The Post
The role of the Clinical and Protecting Health Directorate is to protect the people of Scotland from infectious and environmental hazards; enable high-quality clinical and public health knowledge, research and innovation; and change clinical and public health practice by using audits at a national and local level.
We are seeking an experienced individual for the development, maintenance and delivery of key national health protection surveillance systems. Working closely with a multi‑disciplinary team, you will support the evolution of HP surveillance tools and collaborate with internal and external partners to design systems that maximise public health benefit.
Our Health Protection function has specialist teams including:
* Surveillance
* Respiratory (Viral and Bacterial)
* Gastrointestinal and Zoonosis
* Zoonotic Emerging Infections and Borders
* Field Epidemiology
* Environmental Public Health
* Blood Borne Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Candidate
Background in public health and knowledge of health protection surveillance.
Demonstrable leadership and management of staff.
Analytical skills to interpret complex epidemiological data, produce surveillance reports, and provide expert advice.
Excellent epidemiological and communication skills for presenting specialised information at scientific and public forums.
Experience evaluating the impact and performance of public health services/interventions and surveillance systems is essential, with knowledge of governance, ethical and legislative standards advantageous.
Location and Working Pattern
The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow. Hybrid working with time spent in both PHS offices and the option to work from home. Expectation to travel locally for meetings and events. Work pattern Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week. PHS is a flexible employer and may require temporary work beyond normal hours during public health emergency or urgent business need.
Must live and remain a resident within the UK.
Benefits
Benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres, and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Fiona McKenzie, Head of Service via email fiona.mackenzie13@phs.scot. Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 19th April 2026.
Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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