Public Health Officer

Job Description

As a Public Health Officer in Middlesbrough, you will play a pivotal role in promoting public health initiatives, conducting health assessments, and implementing effective health strategies. Your expertise will contribute to improving health outcomes across the community.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to reduce health inequalities within the community.
• Engage with professional stakeholders and community members to gather feedback.
• Research and develop educational materials for public dissemination.
• Collaborate with local schools and businesses to promote health initiatives.
• Assess the effectiveness of public health campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Manage budgets for public health initiatives and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Support the Director of Public Health in strategic planning and reporting.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field
• Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is highly preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in public health or community health roles

Technical Skills

• Health Policy Development
• Community Engagement

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Leadership

Certifications

• Advanced Public Health Certification
• Epidemiology Certification

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in Grant Writing: Ability to write successful health grant proposals.
• Familiarity with Public Health Legislation: Knowledge of relevant health policies and legislation in the UK.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to training and development
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Collaborative Teams: Our teams work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
• Ethical Practice: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our health initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: We foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.