Search begins for new Director of Public Health

Will be paid up to £150K

The search has started for a new Director of Public Health. The successful candidate can expect a salary of between £130,000 - £150,000.

The role is currently held by Dr Hugo Van Woerden, who took over on an interim basis following the departure of Dr Henrietta Ewart. She stepped down from the post in May last year.

Qualities required for the post include strong leadership skills and the knowledge and experience to lead the directorate and its staff to achieve its objectives.

The Director of Public Health holds a vital role  protecting, developing and improving the health and wellbeing of the Island's population and provides public health and clinical advice across government.

If you're thinking of applying you may be pleased to know you can take advantage of a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around you work life.