Public Health Officer

Overview: One of my local government clients is seeking a skilled and motivated Public Health Officer to join their Public Health Team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents through innovative, evidence-based, and community-driven public health initiatives. Key Areas of Work: The role supports work across three core public health domains: 1. Health Improvement Deliver community-based programmes (e.g., smoking cessation, NHS Health Checks, physical activity). Tackle health inequalities by addressing wider determinants such as housing and environment. Promote healthy lifestyles through education and engagement initiatives. 2. Health Protection Support vaccination and screening programmes. Help manage and monitor responses to communicable diseases and environmental hazards. Contribute to emergency preparedness and response strategies. 3. Healthcare Public Health Work on the development of evidence-based care pathways. Support service improvement using health data and health economics insights. Assist with Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and healthcare commissioning. Main Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of public health contracts (e.g., drug and alcohol treatment, smoking cessation, sexual health, mental health). Support procurement and commissioning of services. Plan and deliver public health programmes aligned with local and national priorities. Work collaboratively ..... full job details .....