Director of Public Health - Grays - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Grays; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iPeople Solutions is seeking a Director of Public Health for a pivotal role in Grays. The successful candidate will lead strategic health initiatives, develop programmes to improve community health, and provide expert advisory support while managing a dedicated team. This position requires a strong background in public health and significant experience in management.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in a senior management position with measurable success.
• Holder of relevant public health certifications.
• Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the development of a strategic needs assessment.
• Develop healthy lifestyle programmes and tackle local health issues.
• Advise and support local authorities while managing a service budget.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Advisory Skills

Education

Recognised professional qualification in public health

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Inclusion in GMC Full and Specialist Register

Job description

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for the Director of Public Health position for our client based in Grays and surrounding areas.

The successful postholder will lead a team within the local authority responsible for the development of a strategic needs assessment for the local population.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing healthy, sustainable and cohesive communities through the Health and Wellbeing Board and the wider Council and partners
• Developing healthy lifestyle programmes for individuals and communities
• Tackling specific issues based on local needs assessment, such as childhood obesity, smoking
• Developing strategies to reduce health inequalities.
• Advise and support the Director’s Board members, Cabinet and portfolio holders in shaping services
• Develop effective relationships with residents and ensure that the services provided reflect their needs
• Influence and steer the planning of services
• Prepare, manage and monitor the service’s budget
• Ensure effective leadership, motivation and development of the service’s staff
• Regularly review resources, services and partnership arrangements in order to identify opportunities to improve service delivery
• Take a lead role in furthering the Council’s commitment to promote diversity and oppose discrimination in the provision of services and as an employer
• Ensure full compliance with all legislative and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety at Work and the local policy framework.
• Producing an independent annual report on the health of the population, progress on improving health and reducing inequalities and making recommendations
• Being principal adviser to Health and Wellbeing Board in developing a Health and Wellbeing Strategy based on the assessed needs of the population and proven interventions to improve health
• Providing specialist public health advice to commissioners on priorities for health and social care spending and the appropriate configuration of services within and between local authorities
• Supporting Local Resilience Forum in developing comprehensive multi-agency plans for the anticipated threats to public health
• Manage 6 staff and be responsible for full line management responsibilities.

Requirements

• A recognised professional qualification in public health
• Significant relevant experience in a senior management position with a record of measurable success
• Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice /GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists
• Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

If you wish to apply for this job opportunity and have previous experience, please apply with your updated CV.

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