Our client in Berkshire is looking to appoint a Senior Programme Officer to join the Communities and Wellbeing team within the wider Public Health department.
The purpose of this role is to support the Council in its work to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes for vulnerable communities and in the recovery from Covid-19. This will be through promoting innovation, contributing to the management and direction of local policies and strategies in relation to health improvement and reduction of inequalities and collaborating with partners and community sector organisations.
Key responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the management and direction of local policies and strategies in relation to health improvement and the reduction of inequalities
2. Ensure that the reduction of health inequalities is embedded into policy, strategies and practice across the local authority based on population need, evidence of best practice and effectiveness
3. Keep up to date with relevant national and local policy, evidence and good practice focusing on wider determinants and health improvement
4. To identify opportunities to promote innovation and excellence in addressing health inequalities and improve outcomes for vulnerable communities
5. Champion work that empowers local communities to improve their health and wellbeing
For this role it is essential that you have experience and knowledge of working with the NHS, local government, community and voluntary sector groups. You must also have the relevant Public Health qualification e.g Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health or other relevant Post Graduate qualification.
This assignment is set at up to 6 months and whilst there is flexibility for remote working, you will be needed on site as well so proximity to the location must be considered. The rate for this role is £24 - £28/hour Umbrella.