Community Mobiliser (89040)
| Posting date: | 16 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,179.00 to £33,482.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 29179 - 33482 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L3 5QA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | APR20256105 |
Summary
Community Mobiliser (89040)International Public Health Salary: £29,179 - £33,482 per annum (starting salary will be £29,179 p.a) Full-Time, fixed term appointment to 31<sup>st</sup> May 2026 Based in Liverpool Are you passionate about making a difference in global health? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team working to tackle avoidable and unfair differences in health outcomes? The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is looking for a Community Mobiliser to support groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities. As a Community Mobiliser, you will play a crucial role in engaging local communities and supporting the implementation of health-related research projects. You will collaborate closely with researchers, health professionals, and community members to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of interventions designed to address health disparities. The Community mobiliser will support a portfolio of health equity projects in Liverpool. This includes the ReCITE project to understand and evidence the role of storytelling in improving health equity (ReCITE). Key responsibilities are (but not limited to): Interact with target populations to gain insight into health inequalitiesWork with the Senior Community Mobiliser and Community Innovation Teams to identify key informants and research participantsFeedback on research findings and insights as they emerge to enable effective decision makingContribute to reports, briefing papers and presentation for internal and external audiencesSupport and participate in training of trainers for rollout of training to newly established Community Innovation TeamsOrganise venues for project meetings, key informant interviews and focus group discussions and ensure refreshments organised where appropriate The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and have good written and spoken English and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be able to demonstrate: First degree in social science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts or Health related discipline (desirable)Able to easily communicate messages verbally to lay audiences, and with BAME community, migrant, asylum seekers and refugeesGood facilitation or training skillsAbility to write technical reports, press releases and project blogsStrong organisational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.Experience in grassroots community organisation (desirable) Please refer to the job description for full details on role responsibilities Informal enquiries can be made to: amina.ismail@lstmed.ac.uk Additional benefits of joining LSTM: 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure daysGenerous occupational pension schemesAffiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports CentrePlus, a host of additional family friendly policies Closing Date: 30th April 2025 Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and/or other international criminal record check prior to appointment. outcome must be satisfactory to LSTM, as the duties of this post will involve direct contact with vulnerable adults. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/annual-reports-and-financial-statementsLSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies