Principal Public Health Practitioner

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in Wales seeks a principal public health practitioner focused on reducing gambling harms. The ideal candidate will lead delivery initiatives, work with diverse partners, and provide expert advice on public health strategies. Strong leadership skills and a postgraduate qualification in public health are essential. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable. Join us in making a difference in health outcomes across Wales.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Experience in leading public health initiatives at a national level.
• Ability to develop programme plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a programme to reduce gambling harms.
• Provide specialist advice to national advisory groups.
• Work with partners to achieve national public health objectives.

Skills

Leadership in public health

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Public health policy implementation

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in public health or related field

Job description

Overview

Public Health Wales is looking for a dynamic principal public health practitioner who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities to work on the new and emerging programme to reduce gambling harms in Wales.

The post holder will join the Health Improvement Division, working at a national level within the drugs, alcohol and gambling team. The role will be key to enabling effective development, delivery and evaluation of public health action for improved population outcomes. Working across the system and in collaboration with partners you will lead delivery of your strategic programme/s.

You will provide specialist advice and represent Public Health Wales in national advisory groups, with a key role in maintaining and developing relationships and strategic partnerships within the wider system including the statutory, voluntary, private and independent sectors at national and local level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an all Wales programme to reduce gambling harms.
• Act as senior topic based specialist in the area of interest maintaining an awareness of the latest scientific evidence and engaging with other specialists across Wales and beyond.
• Work with partners in NHSP&I and across Great Britain to deliver the aims of the gambling levy.
• Lead the joint planning of collective action with programme leads across the specialist public health system ensuring synergy between local public health teams and the All-Wales programme.
• Provide advice related to specialist programme area/s on the implementation of public health policy and strategy at a national level to achieve high level strategic goals and population based outcomes
• Develop, monitor and evaluate the delivery of the programme plans, relevant sections of the Public Health Wales Annual Plan and Integrated Medium Term Plan.
• Ensure that all programmes are co-produced with the public and key partners.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Public Health Wales

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Health Improvement Business Support Team Job title: Health Improvement Business Support Team Email address: [e-mail]