Job Introduction
18-month fixed term contract - This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 18 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).
Medway Public Health are looking for dynamic and proactive Senior Project Officer for the Wider Determinants of Health. You will be part of the Wider Determinants of Health team, who are well established and passionate about improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities across Medway through addressing the wider determinants of health
The wider determinants of health are a diverse range of social, economic and environmental factors which influence people’s mental, physical, and social health. Systematic variation in these factors constitutes social inequality, which is an important driver of the health inequalities. In Medway we are committed to reducing poverty and inequalities; improving health and wellbeing for all so people have healthier and longer lives; for housing to be of good quality where people feel safe and connected; and for there to be strong community cohesion.
The post holder will be required to work strategically and collaboratively with system partners such as voluntary, community, charity, social enterprise and faith (VCSEF) organisations, the NHS, the Integrated Care Partnership and a wide range of council services to reduce health inequalities in Medway.
There are several areas of priority for this post some of which include, but not limited to:
- Social Health, contributing to the whole systems approach to social prescribing, as well as addressing loneliness and social isolation and how it impacts Medway residents.
- Healthy Placemaking, addressing the social determinants of health through the built environment and contributing to the delivery of the Medway Marmot Place ambitions.
- Providing specialist support and linkage with the VCSEF, working collaboratively with the local authority and NHS to reduce health inequalities in Medway.
If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your, knowledge, experience and/or skills in the following areas:
- Experience of influencing and coordinating other organisations and agencies to increase their engagement with health and wellbeing, ill health prevention and health inequalities.
- An understanding of how to leverage organisational priorities, policies and strategies to leverage mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Engage stakeholders (including service users), in service design and development, to deliver accessible and equitable person-centred services.
- Experience of presenting findings/ updates/ developments to a wide audience, including senior management internal and external stakeholders, system partners.
- A developed understanding of measuring and monitoring population health and wellbeing, health needs, risks, inequalities, and use of services.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Amie Kempford on amie.kempford@medway.gov.uk
The Public Health Team are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Officer – Wider Determinants of Health at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals.
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
