Job Description
We are recruiting: Interim Public Health Principal (Epidemiology & Evidence)
Location: West Midlands
Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Our client is seeking an experienced Public Health Principal to lead the Epidemiology & Evidence function during a pivotal period. This role is central to shaping public health intelligence, supporting statutory duties, and preparing for future inspection and assurance activity.
Responsibilities:
* Lead on statutory Joint Strategic Needs Assessments, technical reports for the DPH, needs assessments, and evidence reviews
* Design and oversee robust data governance systems, including assurance of health data, audits, and evaluations
* Present and interpret complex public health data in a clear and impactful way to senior officers, elected members, clinicians, and boards
* Manage and support analysts and trainees, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs
* Drive forward programmes of work across health and social care datasets, enabling effective decision making and change management
* Influence strategic direction and ensure readiness for external scrutiny and inspection
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Proven experience leading public health intelligence at se...