Public Health Sexual Health Specialist

Kent County Council; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Public Health Specialist to oversee the delivery of a £16.8m sexual health services portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a public health qualification and experience in managing public health projects. This role offers a chance to improve health outcomes for over 1.6 million people and work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering public health projects and programmes.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of all areas of public health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective delivery of the £16.8m sexual health services portfolio.
• Develop, support, monitor and review public health projects.
• Use data to maintain high standards of communication.

Skills

Project management skills

Ability to inform policy

Diplomatic prioritization

Education

Public health qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Public Health Specialist to join our talented sexual health team who will help to oversee the effective delivery of a £16.8m portfolio of sexual health services and working to improve health outcomes and tackle health inequalities for more than 1.6 million people living and working in Kent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective delivery of the £16.8m sexual health services portfolio, working to improve health outcomes and tackle health inequalities for more than 1.6 million people in Kent.
• Develop, support, monitor and review a number of pieces of work across public health, with a focus on sexual health, while contributing to district‑level working and health protection efforts.
• Use data to inform policy and programmes, and maintain high standards of written and oral communication while working across systems to drive impact on sexual health outcomes and equity.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified, with a proven track record in delivering public health projects and programmes to a high standard.
• Public health qualification, project management skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and objectives with diplomacy and a working knowledge of all areas of public health.

As an organisation committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applicants from diverse or under‑represented backgrounds, particularly from the local area. This role is not open/suitable for those seeking secondment opportunities.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer‑facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Work that works for you and us – let’s talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.