Public Health Consultant Advisor

Kent County Council is seeking a senior Public Health Consultant Advisor to lead the development of the Swale Health Inequalities Health Needs Assessment. The role will support partners to better understand the drivers of inequality across Swale and identify practical opportunities for action and investment. Working closely with the local authority, NHS and public health intelligence colleagues, you will provide strategic leadership, interpret complex population health data, advise on stakeholder engagement, and help translate evidence into recommendations aligned with the Marmot Coastal Region and neighbourhood health principles. We are looking for a Public Health Specialist with substantial experience in health needs assessment, population health intelligence and reducing health inequalities, together with a strong understanding of local government and NHS systems. Key outputs include:

• Completion of the Swale Health Inequalities Health Needs Assessment
• Identification of priority inequalities and overlapping disadvantage
• Development of evidence-based recommendations for future action and investment
• Briefings and presentations for senior leaders and stakeholders
This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future of health and wellbeing in Swale and contribute to the wider ambitions of the Kent Marmot Coastal Region., This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.