At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead national microbiology efforts to combat health threats and ensure high-quality diagnostics.
- Company: Join the UK Health Security Agency, dedicated to protecting public health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on national health security.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health and lead innovative laboratory services.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in microbiology and leadership in health services.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 117800 £ per year.
This is a high-profile, challenging and rewarding leadership role at UKHSA with the ability to make a significant impact on the organisation’s future direction. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) exists to protect people from health threats. We prevent and reduce the harm caused by infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, the health effects of climate change and environmental hazards.
The Director of Public Health Microbiology provides national leadership for UKHSA’s microbiology and laboratory-based infectious disease science, ensuring high-quality diagnostics, surveillance and expertise that underpin the Agency’s mission to protect health and strengthen national health security. The role is accountable for the National Reference Laboratories, Clinical Network Laboratories, microbiology services in bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology and associated laboratory technologies.
Main duties of the job include:
- Ensuring the Public Health Microbiology network delivers safe, resilient and efficient services, maintaining day-to-day operations while generating surge capacity for public health incidents.
- Leading the modernisation of laboratory systems, driving scientific and operational excellence, and ensuring that UKHSA meets its domestic and international commitments, including designated collaborating centres and specialist functions.
Director of Public Health Microbiology employer: UK Health Security Agency
As a leading organisation in public health, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers an exceptional work environment for the Director of Public Health Microbiology. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture, UKHSA empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact on national health security while providing access to cutting-edge resources and innovative practices. Located at the forefront of health protection, employees benefit from a dynamic atmosphere that fosters professional growth and encourages contributions to vital public health initiatives.
