Programme Lead - Public Health Literacy

Programme Lead - Public Health Literacy

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WI24

Full time

£50,603 - £53,754 per annum

A new exciting opportunity has been created within the city council public health department to lead our Public Health Literacy portfolio, focused on empowering people who live, work and study in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Working with a small, skilled portfolio team of public health practitioners the successful candidate will be responsible for building capacity across the city in our communities, businesses and providers through a range of workforce development and training programmes such as MECC and IBA; developing the local public health expertise; and expand Newcastle’s community engagement and empowerment through the Community Champions and WHO Healthy Cities programmes.

We are looking for candidates who are dynamic, focused and skilled, and capable of driving inclusive initiative’s that inspire individuals and deliver for our residents.

The role will involve acting as a key member of the public health senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing elective placements, embedded research, apprenticeship opportunities and the regional UKPHR scheme. This is a permanent role for someone who is passionate about addressing health inequalities, engaging with communities and workforce development.

Newcastle upon Tyne is a beautiful and historic city. Famous for its nightlife, it offers an excellent quality of life with extensive cultural, leisure and sporting opportunities. Geographically, it also offers superb access to coastline, countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The City Council is dynamic and innovative, despite the substantial challenges of austerity and Covid-19, we have a strong reputation of our action on health inequalities and collaborative approach with key partners including Collaborative Newcastle, Children Families Newcastle and our NE ADPH Network.

For an informal discussion contact Rachael Hope, Portfolio Lead rachael.hope@newcastle.gov.uk

Interviews will be held w/c May 8th.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Permanent

Closing date:

25 April 2023