Job summary
This is an exciting and pivotal senior leadership position leading the strategic vision and implementation of our growing Health Economics and Modelling team. The role is based within our WHO Collaboration Centre for Investment in Health and Well-being, and as such, you will work closely with the WHO, national and international partners, shaping the health economics agenda in Wales and beyond, shifting investment towards prevention.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross functional, dynamic and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the strategic development, implementation and operational management of our Health Economics and Modelling unit. You will work across Public Health Wales to develop our health economics capacity, identifying areas of research, and providing guidance and support to the wider organisation. You will work with partners externally to make the case for investment in public health.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.
Public Health Wales Policy and International Health Directorate has been designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (CC) on Investment for Health and Well-being, becoming part of a global network of more than 800 WHO CCs. We work closely with the WHO, the Welsh Government and other national and international partners and networks to develop, gather and share expertise, information, intelligence and innovative approaches and tools, informing policy and practice. Our focus is on how to invest in order to improve health and well-being, reduce health inequities, build stronger communities and resilient systems within and beyond Welsh borders, driving sustainable development and promoting prosperity for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.
Public Health Wales Policy and International Health Directorate has been designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (CC) on Investment for Health and Well-being, becoming part of a global network of more than 800 WHO CCs. We work closely with the WHO, the Welsh Government and other national and international partners and networks to develop, gather and share expertise, information, intelligence and innovative approaches and tools, informing policy and practice. Our focus is on how to invest in order to improve health and well-being, reduce health inequities, build stronger communities and resilient systems within and beyond Welsh borders, driving sustainable development and promoting prosperity for all.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated or equivalent senior management experience to relevant Masters Degree level; specifically in health economics
- Highly developed analytical knowledge acquired through academic qualifications and experience to Masters level or equivalent level experience, with additional specialist knowledge in Health Economics and Modelling
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at senior level within a public health/NHS setting
- Significant experience of conducting complex health economics analysis
- Experience of using specialist analytical and data management software (e.g. R, , SPSS, etc)
- Experience of communicating complex health economics and modelling data/research to a range of audiences
- Experience of drafting health economics project proposals and briefings
- Demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing teams
- Demonstrable track record of innovative and lateral thinking
- Demonstrable experience of influence at all levels and evidence of being a strategic thinker
- Experience of delivering technically excellent solutions in challenging timescales or with competing priorities
Skills
Essential
- Sound judgement, decision making and organisational skills
- Able to structure problems and draw out customer requirements from conflicting and partial information
- Fully proficient IT skills: advanced IT skills for the collection, manipulation, analysis and visualisation of data, using a range of ubiquitous software and open source languages.
- Ability to communicate highly complex concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences, including formal presentations.
- Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
- Clear communicator with excellent report writing and analytical presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering technical concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Ability to build effective cross functional working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders to drive strategic agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated or equivalent senior management experience to relevant Masters Degree level; specifically in health economics
- Highly developed analytical knowledge acquired through academic qualifications and experience to Masters level or equivalent level experience, with additional specialist knowledge in Health Economics and Modelling
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at senior level within a public health/NHS setting
- Significant experience of conducting complex health economics analysis
- Experience of using specialist analytical and data management software (e.g. R, , SPSS, etc)
- Experience of communicating complex health economics and modelling data/research to a range of audiences
- Experience of drafting health economics project proposals and briefings
- Demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing teams
- Demonstrable track record of innovative and lateral thinking
- Demonstrable experience of influence at all levels and evidence of being a strategic thinker
- Experience of delivering technically excellent solutions in challenging timescales or with competing priorities
Skills
Essential
- Sound judgement, decision making and organisational skills
- Able to structure problems and draw out customer requirements from conflicting and partial information
- Fully proficient IT skills: advanced IT skills for the collection, manipulation, analysis and visualisation of data, using a range of ubiquitous software and open source languages.
- Ability to communicate highly complex concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences, including formal presentations.
- Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
- Clear communicator with excellent report writing and analytical presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering technical concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Ability to build effective cross functional working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders to drive strategic agenda
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
