We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Public Health team is part of the Public Health and Migration Division. Reporting to the Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, the team helps people to stay healthy and protect them from threats to their health.The Public Health team commissions and delivers a wide range of services and programmes that tackle health inequalities and help people to live healthier lives including:Alcohol and drugs misuse strategy, treatment and recovery servicesSexual health services including sexually transmitted infections and contraceptionHealthy lifestyles support with losing weight, getting more active, giving up smoking, cutting down on alcohol and improving your well beingPhysical activity strategy and projects including school based exercise, parks and cyclingFamily health including health visiting, infant feeding, school nurses, teenage pregnancy support, family weight management and services supporting BME familiesHealth protection strategy and services including air quality, blood borne virus testing, screening & immunisations, infection control, emergency planning and outbreak managementThe Marmot City strategy, reducing health inequalities across the cityDomestic abuse and sexual abuse strategies and support servicesYouth violence reductionThis is an exciting and challenging time to work in the Public Health Team. If you are an individual that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for people across Coventry our team can help you make a difference through high-quality professional support, supervision, excellent learning and development opportunities
