Health Improvement Programme Manager (Substance Use)

Medway Council; Chatham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Medway Council is seeking a Health Improvement Programme Manager (Substance Use) to join their Public Health team. This role involves leading drug and alcohol treatment services, focusing on commissioning and collaboration. Candidates should have strong public health experience, particularly in substance misuse. Development opportunities will be provided, and candidates must demonstrate essential criteria in their applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, mobilizing, and managing substance misuse contracts.
• Research and evaluation experience for health needs assessments.
• Examples of achievements in partnership working and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop drugs and alcohol treatment services.
• Design and commission a comprehensive substance misuse treatment service.
• Oversee inquiries into drug and alcohol-related deaths.

Skills

Commissioning Skills

Epidemiological Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking Skills

Education

Experience in Public Health

Job description

We are seeking a Health Improvement Programme Manager (Substance Use) to join the team at level A. This is an entry-level role, requiring demonstrated relevant knowledge, experience, and skills. Support for development will be provided through induction, probation, and performance reviews. All level A elements listed in the person specification are essential. During induction, you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help identify your strengths and development needs.

Medway Public Health aims to recruit a Public Health professional to lead and develop their drugs and alcohol treatment services.

The Job Description details the role, which is part of an established, collaborative, and dedicated team that prioritizes service users' needs. The team respects each other's expertise and works well together. You will respond to the Harm to Hope Drug Strategy and support the delivery of the Combatting Drugs Partnership (CDP). Collaboration with colleagues in housing and social care will be integral, focusing on the impact of substance misuse on wellbeing.

The Public Health team is designing and commissioning an age-appropriate, comprehensive substance misuse treatment service.

You should have experience in a Public Health-related field and a deep understanding of substance misuse issues. As the subject matter expert, you will use your commissioning skills to design, mobilize, and manage new contracts. Epidemiological skills will ensure the service reaches those at greatest risk. Research, evaluation, and report writing experience will be necessary for health needs assessments and intervention evaluations.

Interpersonal skills will enable effective collaboration with diverse partners and the development of the CDP. Organizational skills are needed to manage budgets and ensure value for money. Public speaking skills will be used to deliver training and presentations on substance use epidemiology and interventions. Due to the nature of the work, you will oversee inquiries into drug and alcohol-related deaths and overdoses, applying lessons learned to improve services.

While treatment is a major focus, prevention and harm reduction are also key considerations.

In your application, please provide a Personal Statement explaining why you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed. Include examples of relevant achievements, particularly in commissioning, public health improvements, partnership working, training, and substance misuse services.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, contact Claire Hurcum at 01634 337169.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) are available for all Medway Council roles, allowing employees to develop within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The offered salary will be at level A unless you demonstrate meeting CPF criteria for levels B or C through assessment. Opportunities for progression from level A to B, and B to C, exist after appointment.

When applying, clearly demonstrate your suitability against the job profile, as this will influence shortlisting and CPF assessment. Applications not meeting minimum criteria may be rejected. Additional information can be found in the attached CPF Guidance document.

The person specification is divided into three levels:

• Level A: Essential criteria all applicants must meet.
• Level B: Competencies for those practiced in the role, representing progression from level A.
• Level C: Full competence, including qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Important Information:

• Applicants must demonstrate all essential requirements listed in the job profile.
• For more details on benefits and working for Medway Council, see the online information pack.
• If not contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application has not been shortlisted. Correspondence will be via email.

Visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on support for employees and applicants with mental health issues.

The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early at any time.