Job summary
We're seeking a visionary Public Health Practitioner with a passion for policy and advocacy. Join us in the Policy and International Health, WHO CC Directorate in Public Health Wales, where we're revolutionising public health through innovative policies and powerful advocacy. We're a dynamic team committed to making a tangible impact to improve and protect health and wellbeing and reduce health inequities in Wales and beyond.
You'll be at the forefront of shaping public health policies and strategies, driving legislative change, and championing health equity. Your insights will influence national policies, and your advocacy will empower communities to achieve better health outcomes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Develop and implement forward-thinking public health policies.
Advocate for legislative changes to improve public health.
Collaborate with stakeholders to promote health equity.
Leading the development of strategic policy advocacy and implementation plans.
Conducting analysis to develop policy recommendations for Welsh Government and Policy makers in Wales
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level or equivalent experience
- Higher Degree with a strong research component
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of policy analysis, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions e.g. through developing robust policy proposals
- Experience in carrying out research applied to public health or policy
- Experience of developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Experience of engagement with government and/or stakeholder organisations to influence policy makers
- Experience leading projects or programmes
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Policy advocacy and influencing skills through building influential relationships, with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive, accessible style to a range of audiences and in different settings
- Ability to assimilate new policy issues/areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas
- Knowledge of a range of research methods and approaches
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively and adapt to changing priorities and fluid environments
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
- Project and/or programme management skills
- Ability to communicate complex information in writing and orally, in formal and informal settings and to different audiences
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload and plan work in advance to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level or equivalent experience
- Higher Degree with a strong research component
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of policy analysis, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions e.g. through developing robust policy proposals
- Experience in carrying out research applied to public health or policy
- Experience of developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Experience of engagement with government and/or stakeholder organisations to influence policy makers
- Experience leading projects or programmes
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Policy advocacy and influencing skills through building influential relationships, with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive, accessible style to a range of audiences and in different settings
- Ability to assimilate new policy issues/areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas
- Knowledge of a range of research methods and approaches
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively and adapt to changing priorities and fluid environments
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
- Project and/or programme management skills
- Ability to communicate complex information in writing and orally, in formal and informal settings and to different audiences
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload and plan work in advance to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and motivate others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
