The Immunisation Programmes division and the Immunisation and Vaccine Preventable Disease division evaluate the national programmes by generating high quality data on disease incidence, vaccine coverage, age-specific immunity, vaccine efficacy and safety and analysis of vaccine policy options (with the statistics and modelling divisions). Surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases and vaccine coverage data are vital components of the evaluation of vaccination programmes in the UK. These data inform the understanding of the epidemiology of different infections and the public health impact of vaccination programmes and help develop and improve control strategies.

The Immunisation Programmes division is looking for 2 x Vaccine Tracking Officers to join a team working on vaccine coverage collections. The key responsibilities of the posts are to manage the development and collection of vaccine coverage data from child health systems and general practice (GP) using the two existing data sources from Child Health Information Systems (CHIS) and from primary care (ImmForm). It involves links with a number of other health professional groups both within UKHSA and other organisations such as NHS England.

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Job description
Exciting opportunity to join a new and developing analytical function within the HMPPS public health team as a HMPPS Band 6.

Overview of the job

The job holder will provide analytical support by identifying and analysing data and developing the most appropriate reporting methodology for that data to support the Directorate.

Summary

The post holder is responsible for managing, collating and verifying databases to ensure the timely and accurate production of national, regional and local statistics / data to support the Directorates / unit objectives.

The job holder provides complex, detailed and sometimes tactical policy advice to operational and non operational staff. In addition, the job holder will act as a central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.

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Why this role?

• Lead with Impact: Drive high-profile programmes tackling childhood obesity, championing inclusive care for children with disabilities, and pioneering innovative health initiatives like supervised toothbrushing in schools.
• Shape Strategy: Be at the heart of strategic decision-making, influencing the future of children’s health services in Bromley and beyond.
• Collaborate for Change: Work alongside passionate colleagues, NHS partners, schools, Family Hubs, and the vibrant voluntary sector to deliver joined-up, community-driven solutions.
• Champion Equity: Play a key role in reducing health disparities, ensuring every child and young person in Bromley has the opportunity to thrive.

What you’ll do:

• Inspire and Lead: Oversee a portfolio of child public health programmes, from design to delivery, ensuring they are evidence-based and impactful.
• Build Partnerships: Forge strong relationships across health, education, social care, and community organisations—locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Drive Innovation: Lead multi-agency work to develop new pathways and best practices, setting the standard for coordinated, high-quality care.
• Commission for Excellence: Manage contracts and commissioning cycles, ensuring services for children and young people are effective, efficient, and continuously improving.
• Empower Teams: Line manage and mentor staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and ambition.

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As Director of Public Health, you will oversee the mandated health protection and health improvement functions of the secretary of state, ensuring value for money and strategic synergy around prevention, integration and equity of outcome within the Health and Wellbeing partnership.

You’ll shape disease prevention programmes, lead responses to public health emergencies, in partnership with agencies such as police, UKHSA, NHS and emergency services, ensure compliance with public health legislation, act as Caldicott Guardian and publish an independent annual report on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

If you’re a strategic, systems-focused leader passionate about making a real impact and driving the Public Health agenda, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough full of energy, ambition, and opportunity – Newham is ready for you.

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As Assistant Director for Early Intervention & Neighbourhood Operational Services, you will bring strong operational management expertise, safeguarding confidence and the ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams in a complex, fast‑moving environment.

You will model Newham’s HEART values, champion strengths‑based practice, and motivate several hundred staff delivering essential frontline support. Your leadership will help shape a culture that places dignity, independence and community wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

You will oversee a wide portfolio of statutory and preventative services, including Access and Discharge, Hospital‑to‑Home pathways, Rapid Response, Neighbourhood Long‑Term Teams, Reablement, Occupational Therapy, and support for residents facing homelessness or rough sleeping. You will hold responsibility for ensuring safe operational delivery, strong partnership working, robust safeguarding arrangements, and effective performance, budget and workforce management. You will work closely with health partners, voluntary sector colleagues and other statutory agencies to strengthen integration, improve flow and deliver better outcomes for residents.

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This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the health outcomes of the population of Greenwich. This is a key role in Public Health and Wellbeing team with the responsibility for leading a healthcare public health programme, influencing the work of, General Practices, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and other partners to build a collaborative approach to prevention within healthcare settings.

This role will include overseeing diverse programmes which includes improving cancer screening uptake, CVD and diabetes prevention, NHS Health Checks and behaviour change programmes. The postholder will lead the implementation of a health equity approach within healthcare settings, delivering data led multi-agency programmes, evaluating impact and applying learning to help shape and influence the future design of local services, contracts and policies.

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This is a senior leadership role within the Public Health team, responsible for overseeing the commissioning and strategic delivery of the 0–19 Healthy Child Programme.

Hours: 28.5 per week
Start Date: asap
End Date: 22 March 2027

You will support the Director of Public Health in managing the Collaborative Agreement between the NHS and the Council, ensuring effective partnership working and high‑quality service delivery. The role also contributes to the Best Start in Life Strategy and the maternity and child health priorities within the draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2031.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation to be on‑site four days per month.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the commissioning and performance oversight of the 0–19 Healthy Child Programme.

Support the Director of Public Health in managing the NHS–Council Collaborative Agreement.

Contribute to the development and delivery of the Best Start in Life Strategy.

Drive forward maternity and child health priorities within the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Provide senior public health leadership across programmes, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.

Ensure services are evidence‑based, outcome‑focused, and aligned with local and national priorities.

Build strong relationships with NHS partners, local authority teams, and external stakeholders.

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