This is an exciting opportunity to join the public health team and work in the field of sexual health. The post holder will lead on strategies, action plans and commissioning for improving sexual health across the life course and reducing inequalities.

The post holder will be a highly effective communicator of complex data, a persuasive, well-organised advocate. The post holder will be able to work to tight deadlines and show initiative, exercising major direct impact on the wellbeing of individuals and groups with complex needs.

The post holder will be expected to monitor, evaluate and review any commissioned services, will support the facilitation or engagement and involvement of all relevant partners, agencies and stakeholders, including service users and members of the public. The post holder will be taking decisions on the commissioning of complex services that will directly impact on the short and long-term health and wellbeing of individual clients and on the wider health of the population.

Candidates should have:

• Experience of working in health improvement
• An interest and understanding of sexual health
• Experience of supervising the completion of work
• Experience of negotiating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of project management

The post holder must be qualified to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.

For an informal discussion, please contact Valerie Unsworth on 07972 572 991 or Email valerie_unsworth@sandwell.gov.uk

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours

37 hours per week

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk