Assistant Public Health Strategist London
Job description
Salary Range: £40,652 - £46,779 Job Level: Level 4, Zone 1 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Secondment / Fixed Term – 12 months x2 Closing date: Thursday 19 October 2023; 23:59 Interviews to be held: 30 October 2023 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because, we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The roles We are looking for two Public Health Assistant Strategists on a 12-month contract to work in these cross-cutting roles which will provide wide opportunities for developing a public health career. One role is in the Children and Young People Team supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The other role is in the Healthy Lives Team and focuses on mental health and wellbeing of adults and the wider determinants of health. You will have the opportunity to work with residents and a wide range of internal and external partners to support the development and implementation of strategy and interventions, which contribute to improvements in the overall health, and wellbeing of people within Camden. You will work on supporting procurement and contract management of services, to ensure delivery of NHS healthcare and local authority commissioned services ensuring they are high quality, evidence-based and demonstrate value for money. You will also have the opportunity to manage surveys, evaluations and analyse data to inform needs, develop strategies and actions plans across a wide spectrum of public health priorities. This role will enable you to widen your reach and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and contribute significantly to projects and programmes of work, ensuring they are informed by a clear evidence base, gradually taking on increasing responsibility and leadership roles. In your application, we would be grateful if you indicate which role you are applying for, or, if you applying for both. About you The ideal candidates will have relevant experience and/or training in public health or equivalent, such as a suitable postgraduate qualification in public health. Ideally you will have proven experience of using project management skills and have knowledge of public health methodologies to support the development and implementation of policies, programmes, services and strategies. You will be able to build an excellent rapport and relationship with residents and people using services and have the ability to work with a range of partners, using public health intelligence and negotiation skills to support the development of evidence-based and locally appropriate innovative ways of working. Working with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences will mean you have a high standard of communication, along with a high standard of report writing which will be demonstrated with your ability to write and contribute to reports of varying length and complexity. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'. Working for Camden We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk. At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10244795/file/document?inline To apply for this job please click the Apply button. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'. Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
