Overview
Public Health Programme Officer (Inclusion Health) – Permanent, full-time (36.5 hours per week). Grade 4: £34,434 - £41,771. Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review.
Join the Inclusion Health Team in Birmingham Public Health and work alongside other practitioners to make a difference and develop public health expertise and experience.
The Role
This role will be part of the Inclusion Health Team within the Healthy Behaviours and Communities sub-division. We work with a wide range of stakeholders to improve health and wellbeing, including internal directorates, the Integrated Care System partners, housing and homelessness, justice and the third sectors. The team focuses on the most disadvantaged populations and is engaged in a dynamic and diverse range of work recognized regionally and nationally.
Responsibilities
* Manage specific projects from comprehensive needs analyses to public health tools and interventions.
* Coordinate and influence work to improve health and wellbeing of groups who face barriers to accessing mainstream services (e.g., homeless individuals, sex workers, those in contact with the criminal justice system, vulnerable migrants, veterans).
* Consolidate public health evidence and data to develop project proposals and action plans addressing inclusion health needs.
Skills & Experience
* Experience of working with a range of stakeholders in supporting Public Health outcomes.
* Understanding of the role of public health and the inclusion health agenda.
* Excellent organisational skills; able to work independently to deliver quality outputs such as project specifications and plans, public health toolkits, frameworks, needs assessments, etc.
* Experience in developing, commissioning and coordinating public health projects.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in writing briefings, reports, business cases, and project documentation.
* Ability to learn, adapt and manage under pressure.
Additional Information
Please upload your up-to-date CV which highlights your suitability, experience and motivation for the role via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting. Interviews for this post will be face to face in a location in central Birmingham; shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all our people. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or any way we can support you through your application. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Job Description and Person Specification: We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Additional Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Government Administration
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