At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead public health initiatives to strengthen health systems in UK Overseas Territories.
- Company: Join the UK Health Security Agency, a leader in global health protection.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with travel opportunities to international locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in global health while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in public health leadership and strategic thinking required.
The predicted salary is between 94356 - 150569 £ per year.
This post is located within UKHSA's Global Health Protection directorate, which supports the delivery of UKHSA's Global Health Strategy. It provides a corporate service to UKHSA supporting the oversight, coordination and delivery of UKHSA's international activity and working with UK government departments and other UK partners to build and strengthen international public health links. The directorate also maintains its own extensive portfolio of global health programmes and projects, focusing on capacity building and health system strengthening in partner countries.
The Postholder will work within the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Health Security Programme in UKHSA. The programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), works collaboratively to strengthen health systems that prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies and threats in the UKOTs. This is achieved through the provision of technical expertise and support across the Public Health field, both for communicable and non-communicable diseases, and other hazards.
Main duties of the job:
- Lead two streams of work under the Resilient Communities portfolio of the UKOTs programme - risk behaviours and non-communicable diseases, as well as significant senior contribution to the vulnerable populations and mental health streams.
- Deliver public health technical advice by working with the UKOTs to identify priority areas to support system-wide and community-driven approaches to build social resilience, reduce vulnerability, and support communities to thrive through change and crisis.
- Work closely in partnership with UKOT Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), members of the UKOT health teams / Ministry of Health (MoH) and other key UKOT ministerial departments as required.
- Provide leadership to relevant networks of public health professionals across the UKOTs, including significant contribution to the CMO Network.
- Support UKOTs to conduct research and contribute to the evidence base.
- Line manage Public Health Technical Advisors and other staff as required.
- Lead on the appropriate monitoring and evaluation of workstreams in line with programme reporting and quality assurance best practice.
- Represent the UKOTs programme at internal and external meetings to discuss international issues as required.
About us:
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders.
This role requires travel to London and international travel to the UKOTs.
Person Specification:
- GMC full and specialist register with a license to practice or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
- At least 5 years of significant strategic experience of senior leadership for public health.
- Proven excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.
Consultant in Global Public Health, UKOTs employer: National health service
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises patient safety and service improvement. With a strong commitment to employee development, including leadership training and apprenticeship programmes, staff are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to the health of London. The Trust's inclusive culture and focus on quality management ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their vital roles.
