Public Health Commissioning Officer OCC606687 Oxford, England
Job description
Job details
Salary range: £37,261 - £40,478 per annum
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year maternity cover
Closing date: Monday 27th February 2023
Interview date: Monday 6th March 2023
Are you passionate about improving the health outcomes for the people of Oxfordshire?
About us
We have a new opportunity for enthusiastic and committed individual to take up an exciting role covering the Start Well work portfolio, including health visiting and school health nursing in our innovative and dynamic public health team.
About the role
The post will play a pivotal role in our day-to-day commissioning, procurement and contract management activities, ensuring performance targets are being met and identifying opportunities for service enhancement. With a focus on helping us deliver the right services to every individual and ensuring value is being achieved, you will work with service providers and system partners to manage the entire commissioning cycle, including the commissioning process for the 0-19 Public Health services for children and families in Oxfordshire from April 2024.
About you
Applicants should have at least two years of experience in a relevant role in which you have developed a comprehensive knowledge of the full commissioning cycle and as well as a degree-level qualification (or equivalent). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to use relevant quantitative and qualitative data to create evidence-based commissioning recommendations and have experience of designing and developing services.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to work with professionals from a variety of directorates and organisations and will have excellent organisational and communication skills, project management experience plus an ability to work under pressure. Experience of working with NHS commissioners and the voluntary sector would be an advantage.
This is an exciting time for public health in Oxfordshire with the council’s vision of becoming a greener, fairer and healthier county aligning with public health priorities.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jannette Smith, Public Health Principal [email protected]
Application Procedure
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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