Job Introduction
Medway Public Health are looking to recruit someone who can contribute to the development and implementation of the Child Health Programme in Medway, promoting and supporting the Children and Young Persons emotional health and wellbeing agenda in Medway, from a preventative and workforce development perspective.
The Child Health Team are part of Medway Public Health Directorate. They are responsible for the delivery of the recommendations of the Healthy Child programme 5-19. The Programme sets out the good practice framework for prevention and early intervention services for children and young people aged five to 19 and recommends how health, education and other partners working together across a range of settings can significantly enhance a child’s or young person’s life chances.
The Job Description will tell you about this exciting role. You will be joining an established and highly productive programmes team who understand the benefits of collaborative working across organisational boundaries and disciplines.
You will be a key member of the Public Health team and have a critical role in supporting effective communication and stakeholder engagement between health, education and third sector organisations.
You will use your excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Fostering strong relationships with members of professional networks and
You will use your experience of collaboration to manage a range of projects that work to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The projects span a wide range of settings both primary and secondary age and beyond.
You will use your skills and experience of working with children and young people to develop educational resources, professionals training courses and health promotional materials for parents and carers.
In the application form you will be asked to provide us with a Personal Statement of why you think you have the knowledge, skills and experience to really succeed at the role. It helps us make a decision about inviting you to interview if you provide examples that evidence the criteria outlined in the job description.
We will be particularly looking out for knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of project plans, partnership and collaboration skills; experience of research, evaluation and report writing, evidence of improving health for children; partnership working across disciplines; evidence-based practice; and obviously extensive knowledge of children and young people’s health and wellbeing.
If you would like more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Jodie Miller – jodie.miller@medway.gov.uk
