Health Improvement Specialist, Healthy Neighbourhoods

Northumberland Fire Group; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Morpeth is seeking a Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner to lead community engagement initiatives focused on health improvement. The role involves collaborating with public health and community teams to enhance health outcomes and reduce inequalities in the area. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in public health project delivery. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexibility in work schedule

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthy neighbourhood public health initiatives.
• Experience of working in public health project or programme delivery.
• Ability to analyse health data for initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead approaches to engage communities about healthy neighbourhoods.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders involved in neighbourhood design.
• Address wider determinants of health to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of healthy neighbourhood public health initiatives

Experience in public health project delivery

Community engagement skills

Data analysis capabilities

Training and capacity building

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent recognized pathway

Job description

A local authority in Morpeth is seeking a Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner to lead community engagement initiatives focused on health improvement. The role involves collaborating with public health and community teams to enhance health outcomes and reduce inequalities in the area. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in public health project delivery. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and generous leave benefits.