Public Health Project Officer

London (Canary Wharf)

Job Summary The postholder will work within the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Health Security Programme at UKHSA. The programme, which is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through its Overseas Territories Resilient Economies and Security &​ Stability programme, works collaboratively to strengthen health systems that prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies and threats in the UKOTs. This is achieved through the provision of technical expertise and support across the Public Health field from Health Protection to Health Promotion and Health Intelligence, both for communicable and non-communicable diseases, and other hazards.

The Post Holder Will

• Support the programme to fulfil and facilitate the programme objectives, particularly within the Health Promotion/Resilient Communities activities of the team.
• Provide technical support for work regarding non-communicable diseases, mental health and wellbeing, vulnerable populations and healthy behaviours in the UKOTs.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication skills, be able to work in a team and independently.
• Be able to engage effectively and develop excellent working relationships with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders both internally and externally.

While the post is based in the UK, occasional international travel may be required.

Working for your organisation We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers Job Description The role of the Public Health Project Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the UKOTs programme objectives, which will typically be high in complexity and working across the UKOTs and with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Providing direct support to the Public Health Technical Advisor, the Consultant in Global Public Health for Resilient Communities, and other technical leads in the delivery of the UKOTs Programme. You will lead on, and project manage specific strands as directed, working with other members of the team, and building and maintaining relationships with international and UK partners to deliver on the programme.

You will enable the smooth running of the programme by supporting the Public Health Technical Advisor and Consultant in Global Public Health through the operation of programme/project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf as well as the opportunity to provide technical input to the programme.

The post can be flexibly based but semi-regular attendance at UKHSAs central London office will be required for project meetings. In addition, the post may involve international travel for short durations (typically up to two weeks) to partner countries.

Support to the UKOTs programme, including but not limited to:

• Provide technical advice as appropriate on a range of public health issues, including non-communicable diseases, healthy behaviour, vulnerable populations and mental health &​ wellbeing, supported by both the public health technical advisor and consultant in public health for Resilient Communities.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems to enable effective planning and scheduling for the Health Promotion/Resilient Communities activities within the UKOTs programme.
• Implement and manage project controls, reporting on the project status by producing project performance reports (internally and externally).
• Manage and monitor compliance of projects in line with UKHSA and ODA guidelines and legislation, including Health &​ Safety, Equality &​ Diversity, Security and Safeguarding.
• Support the Public Health Technical Advisor with administrating, supporting and managing meetings involving multiple partners across a range of organisations. Preparing agendas, papers, taking minutes, and writing reports.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Chief Medical Officers and Governor’s offices in UKOTs. This will require strong presentation skills, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Manage risks and issues, including strategic risks. Provide regular reporting on risks and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide project support to technical teams in the delivery of their workplans and the wider programme implementation plan.

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

The role of the Public Health Project Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the UKOTs programme objectives, which will typically be high in complexity and working across the UKOTs and with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Providing direct support to the Public Health Technical Advisor, the Consultant in Global Public Health for Resilient Communities, and other technical leads in the delivery of the UKOTs Programme. You will lead on, and project manage specific strands as directed, working with other members of the team, and building and maintaining relationships with international and UK partners to deliver on the programme.

You will enable the smooth running of the programme by supporting the Public Health Technical Advisor and Consultant in Global Public Health through the operation of programme/project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf as well as the opportunity to provide technical input to the programme.

The post can be flexibly based but semi-regular attendance at UKHSAs central London office will be required for project meetings. In addition, the post may involve international travel for short durations (typically up to two weeks) to partner countries.

Support to the UKOTs programme, including but not limited to:

• Provide technical advice as appropriate on a range of public health issues, including non-communicable diseases, healthy behaviour, vulnerable populations and mental health &​ wellbeing, supported by both the public health technical advisor and consultant in public health for Resilient Communities.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems to enable effective planning and scheduling for the Health Promotion/Resilient Communities activities within the UKOTs programme.
• Implement and manage project controls, reporting on the project status by producing project performance reports (internally and externally).
• Manage and monitor compliance of projects in line with UKHSA and ODA guidelines and legislation, including Health &​ Safety, Equality &​ Diversity, Security and Safeguarding.
• Support the Public Health Technical Advisor with administrating, supporting and managing meetings involving multiple partners across a range of organisations. Preparing agendas, papers, taking minutes, and writing reports.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Chief Medical Officers and Governor’s offices in UKOTs. This will require strong presentation skills, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Manage risks and issues, including strategic risks. Provide regular reporting on risks and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide project support to technical teams in the delivery of their workplans and the wider programme implementation plan.

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent experience gained through substantial professional practice in public health, population health, healthcare improvement, or health promotion programmes.
• Experience working on international projects or programmes.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting delivery in a project or programme environment, including planning, scheduling, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to collate, analyse, and interpret financial, service, activity or research data, and translate findings into clear insights for varied audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, community organisations, and delivery partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and influence decision-making.
• Knowledge of best practice in community engagement, including co-production and inclusive approaches to improving health outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex workstreams involving multiple dependencies and stakeho