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Director of Public Health

Employer
Camden London Borough Council
Location
Camden, London (Greater)
Salary
Circa £117,000
Closing date
20 Feb 2021

Job Details

Camden is an amazing place; vibrant, diverse, radical and ambitious. It is home to some of the most innovative and creative organisations in the country but also has some of the poorest communities and profound inequalities. We are therefore determined that Camden should be “a place where everyone has a chance to succeed, no one is left behind, and everyone has a voice” (Camden 2025).

But we know we have deep inequalities. 39% of our children grow up in poverty, and our residents from disadvantaged backgrounds are likely to live 20 years in poorer health than their wealthier neighbours.

Good health helps people to live a full and rewarding life. It is more than an absence of disease and illness – it is about physical, mental and social wellbeing. Access to high-quality services that support people when they are ill is vital.

But so much of what makes a di erence is about wider factors, such as the housing people live in, how easy it is to make good choices about diet and exercise, and the fi nancial security and wellbeing that rewarding work provides.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its unequal impacts have exposed how deeply entrenched the inequalities are within our communities and how this can have a differential impact on health outcomes. There is an ever more signifi cant role for the Council and Public Health in protecting and improving the health of our communities.

As the Director of Public Health for Camden you will play a pivotal role in helping us respond to this challenge by developing our health improvement strategies that specifi cally address the determinants of health. You will assess and improve the health of the people of Camden by working with our partners in the NHS, the public sector and with communities.

You will ensure services are delivered in line with statutory requirements. As the principal adviser to the Health and Wellbeing Board you will support the development and progression of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

You will be reporting directly to the Chief Executive and be a member of the Corporate Management Team, supported by an exceptionally strong public health team shared with Islington Council. You will have specifi c responsibility to collaborate with the DPH of Islington and ensure that the shared service is working well for both boroughs and to take specifi c responsibility for the management of agreed functions within the department.

For further information I encourage you to review our microsite https://search.green-park.co.uk/iamcamden-dph/welcome/ and contact our search partner Ben Parsonage at Green Park on 07979 544851 or ben.parsonage@green-park.co.uk

Company

Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
 
What makes us different?

Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams. 
 
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards. 

Great values

Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
 
Why work for Camden?

  • Camden is committed to providing high quality services
  • Competent and skilled work teams.
  • A trusting, supportive working environment
  • Strong focus on innovation
  • Competitive salary.
  • Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme. 

Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?

Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7974 4444
Location
Town Hall
Judd Street
United Kingdom

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