Public Health Performance and Commissioning Officer – 05676

Overview

In this role you ensure public health services are designed, commissioned and monitored to deliver measurable health benefits and value for money. You will work with cross‑sector partners to improve population health and reduce inequalities, shaping how services like 0-19 PH Nursing, Integrated Sexual Health, NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking are evaluated and contracted. You’ll use data and stakeholder input to drive continuous improvement and financial oversight. This is an opportunity to influence health outcomes across the district within a collaborative public health team.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working where possible
• hybrid working
• training and development opportunities
• UKPHR registration opportunity
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• family-friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Lead performance monitoring and commissioning of public health services
• Support the full commissioning cycle including needs analysis, reviews, market engagement, specification development and procurement support
• Monitor provider performance, quality and outcomes to ensure impact and value for money
• Manage financial processes for commissioned services, including budget monitoring, forecasting, invoicing and grant assurance
• Produce performance reports and MI for the Public Health Leadership Team
• Develop relationships with providers, commissioners, NHS partners and local authorities to support collaboration
• Support contract reviews, procurement planning and medium-term financial planning
• Evaluate the impact of programmes using data and stakeholder feedback to drive improvement

Key requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
• Qualification in business, accountancy, financial management or equivalent
• UKPHR Registered Public Health Practitioner, or willingness to work towards registration
• Experience of financial management, budget monitoring, invoicing and forecasting
• Experience in local authority, healthcare or public health environment
• Strong understanding of public health principles and health inequalities
• Excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Excel
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders

• strong communication
• analytical mindset
• collaborative approach
• budget monitoring
• forecasting
• contract management

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