The role
Purpose of the role
Aimed at new graduates with limited work experience who are considering a postgraduate degree or career in public health, the purpose of this training role is for the post holder to:
- Develop an understanding of public health and experience within a local public health operational environment.
- Develop core skills and provide both operational and technical support to the department in delivering a range of projects and programmes.
- Support the equitable and evidence-based delivery of council, NHS, and other services to promote better health and wellbeing and to reduce health inequalities in Southwark.
Job context
The Public Health Foundation Programme provides training to candidates interested in a career in public health. Through the Foundation Programme, the postholder will gain first-hand experience of a fast-moving public health team in a local government setting. The postholder will report to a public health policy officer or health intelligence analyst, with appropriate senior support provided by the relevant head of programme or consultant.
The role will include supporting the equitable and evidence-based delivery of Council, NHS and other services to our population to promote better health and wellbeing and to reduce health inequalities.
The role will cover one of the portfolio areas for which the candidate may express a preference:
- Health improvement, wider determinants and behaviour change
- Children and young people, sexual health and health protection
- Adult health and social care and health intelligence
The vacancy is a part-time role. The placement is 0.6 WTE and has a fixed term of three days (flexible) a week for four months.
The post provides the opportunity to gain a broad experience of public health functions for those wishing to develop a formal career in public health.
Interview date: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Sunday 15th September 2019
Interview date: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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