Senior Public Health Analyst

Job Description

About usAt the London Borough of Havering, we pride ourselves on being an innovative organisation with a commitment to meet the needs of vulnerable people in the borough. With a firm focus on achieving positive outcomes and reducing risk of harm, we work closely with residents to support positive changes for our population. Our service is a business partner to multiple service areas in the local authority and health community that support some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough.---------------------------------------------------About the JobThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Policy and Performance Service as a Senior Public Health Analyst sitting with the public health team to support the Public Health Service and local health economy. We are looking for a committed person who can bring confidence and ability to this role within a team that offers excellent prospects for the right candidate. In this position, you will support the Principal Public Health Specialist (Population Health and Public Health Intelligence) in providing leadership and strategic direction for the population health intelligence function in Havering.Working with colleagues in the public health team, you will also support a wide spectrum of public health work (including health needs assessment, health impact assessment, equity audits and service evaluations and contributing to the Council’s Covid-19 response).---------------------------------------------------About YouThis will be a very demanding yet enjoyable role and you must have training in epidemiology, medical statistics or similar to master’s degree level or equivalent. You must be able to demonstrate at least three years’ experience of working in public health intelligence or a similar function. You will have extensive experience of producing reports regarding complex quantitative information, to a variety of professional and lay audiences, with experience of research/evaluation approaches. You will possess experience of working with multiple datasets to produce reports regarding complex quantitative information along with experience of training, teaching or developing others and dealing with internal and external stakeholders.---------------------------------------------------Additional InformationCandidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Havering Redeployees. The London Borough of Havering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that a Disclosure and Baring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Anthony Wakhisi onor Lucy Goodfellow on.The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20 September 2020, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on.