About this role
Job summary
Advanced Public Health Officer | 10722 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum | Grade K | Norwich/hybrid
Norfolk County Council is seeking two highly motivated individuals with a passion for improving public health to join our Public Health Prevention Team as Advanced Public Health Officers.
You will provide specialist expertise to support the development and delivery of public health strategy and policy across Norfolk and within smaller local geographies.
The role involves leading programmes of work, producing evidence-based briefings and reports and working collaboratively with partners, communities and stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
This role is ideal for candidates with a strong understanding of public health policy and practice, and the ability to apply their knowledge to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. Our service is committed to ensuring Norfolk is a place where everyone can start well, live well, and age well, with a strong focus on prevention and reducing health inequalities.
Applicants should hold a relevant degree (or equivalent experience), have knowledge of current public health and local government policy, and experience in areas such as prevention, commissioning or programme management. Strong analytical, communication, and partnership-working skills are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Norfolks communities.
About us
We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Advanced Public Health Officer
Department Adults Services
Service Public Health
Grade K
Reports to Public Health Principal - Prevention
Responsible for No staff managed
Job reference MJ1485 GR5345
Job Purpose
Working as part of the Public Health team, the post holder will provide specialist public
health expertise to support the development and delivery of evidence-based strategy,
policy and commissioning across the Norfolk health and social care system.
This role contributes to improving population health and wellbeing and reducing health
inequalities through:
Developing and implementing integrated, cost-effective public health services and
programs
Leading policy, strategy, and service development across public health priorities
Ensuring commissioning and prevention activity is informed by robust evidence,
intelligence and evaluation
Supporting system-wide transformation with a strong emphasis on prevention, early
intervention and self-care
The role requires strong partnership working across Norfolk County Council, NHS
organisations, district councils, and voluntary, community and social enterprise
(VCSE) organisations to deliver a coordinated and holistic approach to improving
health outcomes.
Context
Public Health has a leadership role across the wider health and care system, addressing
increasing demand, constrained resources, and the need to shift towards prevention.
The team contributes to-
Delivery of County Council and Public Health priorities
Statutory functions of the Director of Public Health
Commissioning of mandated and discretionary public health services
Influencing the wider determinants of health through partnership working
Principal Accountabilities
Strategy, Policy and Commissioning
Lead the development and delivery of public health strategy, policy and
commissioning plans for defined programs or projects.
Contribute to service design and commissioning of integrated, cost-effective services
and pathways.
Interpret evidence to develop business cases, recommendations and service
improvement proposals.
Identify and implement effective public health interventions and models of service
provision.
Evidence, Intelligence and Analysis
Assess national and local policies, research and best practice to inform strategy,
policy and commissioning.
Analyse and interpret data (including JSNA and population health intelligence,
performance and service data) using Public Health methods and tools, to carry out
health needs assessments, nform planning, prioritisation and evaluation.
Commission or support research, evaluation and audit activity to inform decision-
making.
Prepare evidence briefings and reports for senior stakeholders.
Program and Project Delivery
Lead and manage projects and programs, including planning, risk management and
performance monitoring.
Manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timelines and quality
standards.
Apply project and program management methodologies to deliver transformation and
change.
Partnership and System Working
Build and maintain effective partnerships across local authorities, NHS
organisations, VCSE and other stakeholders.
Provide specialist public health advice to commissioners, clinicians, managers and
elected members.
Work collaboratively to develop and implement county-wide strategies and joint
action plans.
Engagement and Communication
Communicate complex public health information to a wide range of audiences,
including professionals, members and the public.
Produce high-quality reports, presentations and briefings.
Lead or support service user and public engagement to inform policy and service
development.
Respond appropriately to sensitive or contentious information, including media and external enquiries.
Governance and Leadership Support
Support governance processes including board and committee work, ensuring
effective reporting and decision-making.
Contribute to the development of professional public health practice and continuous
improvement.
Promote organisational values, priorities and a culture of evidence-based decision-
making.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of developing and delivering public health policy, strategy or commissioning programs. Experience of partnership working across organisations to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data and evidence. Experience of developing and evaluating strategies or service improvements involving multiple stakeholders. Experience of working within a public sector or politically accountable environment. Strong public health knowledge and application of theory, tools and methodologies. Ability to critically appraise and synthesise research, policy and evidence. Ability to undertake health needs assessments and interpret complex data. Excellent project and program management skills. Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentation. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across sectors. Ability to manage complex workloads, prioritise and meet deadlines. Understanding of health inequalities, prevention and wider determinants of health. IT literacy across standard business systems.
Desirable
Knowledge of commissioning processes and service design
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Public Health or relevant subject, or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Masters degree in Public Health or related field Project or programme management qualification UKPHR Practitioner registration
Behaviours and Aptitudes Essential
Analytical and strategic thinking with ability to take practical action Ability to work in complex and changing policy environments Collaborative and relationship-focused approach Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Commitment to continuous professional development
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Employer details Employer name Norfolk County Council
Address County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)