Advanced PH Practitioner (Epidemiology)

Derbyshire County Council; Bonsall CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a highly motivated public health professional to lead knowledge and intelligence programmes within the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team. You will apply epidemiological principles to understand population health needs and inform decision-making.

Working across a complex health and social care system, you will translate insights into actionable recommendations and contribute to policy development and service improvement to reduce health

Qualifications

• Experience applying epidemiological principles to public health.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of public health knowledge and intelligence programmes.
• Analyse population health data to identify trends and inequalities and inform decision-making.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team at Derbyshire County Council, helping to improve population health and reduce inequalities across Derbyshire.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent communication skills to lead a range of public health knowledge and intelligence programmes. The successful candidate will bring demonstrable specialist knowledge and substantial experience, particularly in applying epidemiological principles and evidence-based approaches to understand population health needs, identify trends and inequalities, and inform decision-making, Using both quantitative and qualitative data, you will analyse patterns and determinants of health, critically appraise evidence, and translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations. You will also contribute to the development and evaluation of policies, services and interventions that improve health outcomes.

The post holder will be required to work across a complex public health, healthcare and social care system, collaborating effectively with a wide range of partner organisations to improve outcomes for the people of Derbyshire.