Director of Public Health

Job title:

Director of Public Health

Company

Harrow Council

Job description

Restoring pride in HarrowHere in Harrow our vision is one of ‘Working together to make a difference for Harrow’. With a population of around 252,338 we’re one of the most diverse Borough’s in the country, a place where you can build a rewarding career and an enjoyable life, where over a quarter of the Borough consists of open space, much of which is designated green belt or Metropolitan Open Land.With the planned retirement of our Director of Public Health we now have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced public health leader to really make your mark. As Director of Public Health, you’ll be the driving force behind better health and wellbeing, targeting health inequalities with a relentless improvement drive and building on our excellent relationships with NHS partners and other key agencies, as well as with the people of Harrow.You’ll be our principal adviser on health matters, but just as importantly, provide strategic leadership of the continued integration of public health functions and outcomes into all aspects of our work. You’ll develop and implement an innovative and comprehensive public health strategy, along with evidence-based initiatives, to address key public health challenges. You’ll lead our well respected and committed Public Health team, working collaboratively with partners across the council, the NHS, and communities to deliver key outcomes and improve health and wellbeing across Harrow.This exciting, varied and interesting role requires a person experienced in leading the agenda to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting our residents and visitors from public health hazards.If you relish a challenge and have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to deliver better outcomes, whilst making a real difference to the lives of our residents, then we would like to hear from you. It’s important that you are a registered GMC, GDC or UK PHR public health specialist with significant experience in all aspects of public health practice.To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Carol Coyle on 07500 887 849 for a confidential conversation, or visit for further information.Closing Date: Sunday 27 OctoberAAC/ Final Panel: TBC

Expected salary

Location

Harrow, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:32:43 GMT

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