Summary: The Interim Director of Public Health will lead initiatives to enhance health and reduce inequalities across Norfolk for a duration of 6-7 months. This role involves fulfilling statutory public health responsibilities, advising local authorities, and collaborating with health agencies. The position requires a strong advocate for community health improvements and effective communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. The role necessitates on-site presence for 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for improving health and wellbeing while reducing health inequalities within local communities.
• Fulfill statutory responsibilities, including the delivery of mandated public health services.
• Advise local authorities on their public health obligations and ensure adherence to statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with health agencies to protect communities from infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
• Develop and implement credible plans to improve health, promote wellbeing, and ensure population health coverage for immunisation and screening programmes.

Key Skills:

• Registered GMC, GDC, or UKPHR public health specialist with substantial experience in all areas of public health practice.
• Must meet minimum CPD requirements in accordance with the Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
• Full Driving License - less than 6 points.
• Demonstrates knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• Deep understanding of public health policy and best practices at both national and local levels.
• Practical experience in facilitating change.
• Budget management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media) including to present to mixed audiences and the media.

Salary (Rate): £700.00

City: Norfolk

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other