Consultant in Public Health Global - IHR Strengthening Project

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	15 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	£91,342.00 i £145,478.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£91342.00 - £145478.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	23 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, E14 4PU
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	K9919-25-0488

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This is a position of influence, and it is important that the postholder is able to demonstrate the technical knowledge, skill and international relations capability required to operate effectively across the system at senior level. The post holder will: Use their public health skills to contribute to the coordination and delivery of this Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded project to strengthen public health systems and support the implementation of the WHO International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) in low and middle-income countries. The role will contribute to further development of the IHR project, ensuring that UKHSAs technical expertise is optimally applied in the delivery of the project objectives. Contribute to day-to-day delivery of the project, including contributing to line management of project staff, business management and undertaking regular monitoring and reporting of progress, in support of the Head of the Project. As the Deputy Head of Project, the postholder will provide strategic and operational direction, contributing to the leadership and management of the project, with a particular focus on driving high quality delivery of the project Deputise as required for the Head of IHR-S Project Require excellent communication skills to deliver project updates, reports and briefings. They will use their public health expertise to problem solve, discuss issues with senior leadership, and ensure that measures to mitigate any risks to the delivery of the project are implemented. Need to be a highly motivated individual and a self-starter, who can work independently and will require the ability to be able to work in a complex and changing environment. Be based at UKHSA 10SC London, or core HQs but will involve some international travel for short stints (up to two weeks at a time) to partner countries and institutions. Coordinate some of the activities of the wider project team including Programme managers, project managers and project support officers and work closely with the Head and Country & Regional Leads (UKHSA Public Health Consultants) for the IHR-SP responsible for delivery of the project. The postholder will also be expected to lead some technical aspects of the project. The technical areas will be determined based on the post holders expertise and the project requirements Any other reasonable duties as required to deliver the project. For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification. ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Stage 1: Application & Sift This vacancy is using Competency . At sift stage you will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the Job Description & Person Specification attached to this vacancy advert. You will be required to complete an: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1200 word Statement of Suitability/ behaviour statements / technical statements Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your statement of suitability must be no more than 1200 word count This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible) If we receive a large number of applications, an initial sift against the lead criteria will be conducted: Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists Previous experience of working at a strategic level in low and middle income countries, engaging with, and influencing, directors and senior politicians. Significant experience managing and leading a large team We will only take through applications that meet all essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used if we receive a large number of applications. Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview stage (competency based): You will be invited to a remote interview via Teams. Interviews will be held WC 09 February 2026. Please note these dates are subject to change. This vacancy is being assessed using a competency based method. During the interview we will assess against the below: KnowledgeExperienceSkills and Abilities Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Security Clearance Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Hybrid This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London).Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer