Public Health Practitioner

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated professional experienced in executing public health programs and interventions, who is passionate about improving health outcomes across Wales for both current and future generations. We seek someone highly driven, analytical, and an effective communicator, preferably with experience collaborating across various public sector organizations.

The Wider Determinants of Health Unit is expanding and looking for a motivated individual to contribute to Public Health Wales’ seven strategic priorities. You will play a vital role in supporting Public Health Network Cymru by managing the implementation of its development plan. This Network, hosted within the Unit, intends to inform, enable, and connect professionals from diverse sectors to enhance population health, well-being, and decrease health inequality.

Your responsibilities will include supporting broader Unit initiatives such as addressing worklessness as a factor affecting health equity. This role operates under an agile working approach with a negotiable base location. Benefits include 27 days of holiday (which increases with length of service) and a competitive pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement projects tackling wider health determinants at the Wales-wide level.
• Conduct monitoring and assist with evaluations of efforts to enhance population health and reduce inequalities.
• Track progress of project plans linked to the Public Health Wales Long Term Strategy.
• Support the creation of interventions co-designed with key partners and the public.
• Take a lead role in distributing knowledge and evidence focused on determinants impacting health.

About Public Health Wales

We are Wales’ national public health agency, dedicated to fostering longer, healthier, and happier lives for all communities. Our work encompasses disease prevention, health protection, providing leadership, expert services, and public health knowledge. In facing significant health challenges, our role remains crucial.

Our values emphasize teamwork, trust, respect, and impactful contributions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace and support flexible work arrangements, including part-time and job sharing opportunities.

Additional Information

• Enquiries and informal visits can be made to: Golibe Ezenwugo, Senior Public Health Practitioner (Golibe.Ezenwugo@wales.nhs.uk, 029 2022 7744)
• Further contacts include Christian Heathcote-Elliot, Principal Public Health Practitioner and Golibe Ezenwugo.
• Public Health Wales may close this vacancy prior to the closing date, so early applications are recommended.

For more on employment and benefits, please refer to Public Health Wales’ career information resources.