Population Health Analytics Lead

The post-holder will be a leader in the delivery and dissemination of intelligence and evaluation, working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment. Embedded in the shared public health team that works across three unitary authorities, the post holder will work closely with the Consultant in Public Health - ICS Population Health Intelligence, to deliver key population health functions across Bedford Borough (BBC), Central Bedfordshire (CBC) and Milton Keynes Councils (MKC) Public Health team and the Luton Borough Council (LBC) public health team and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB). The post-holder will lead a team of population health management and intelligence officers, and provide direct line management to the Population Health Evaluation Data Scientist, Population Health Data Visualisation Analyst and Population Health Analyst. The post holder will be expected to cope with multiple and changing demands and to meet tight deadlines.

The post holder will deal with complex population health issues, advise the Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton Health and Wellbeing Boards, and the Governing Body of BLMK ICB, making evidence-based recommendations regarding health & wellbeing, care & quality, and achieving best value. The role requires a high level of intellectual rigour, negotiation skills, motivational ability and the flexibility to deal with complex population health issues as they arise. A high level of tact, diplomacy and political awareness is also required; along with the ability to understand organisational cultures, to enable effective working across organisational boundaries and to influence without direct authority. Action Outcome 1 Operational Responsibilities Provide expert population health advice to Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Councils, as well as BLMK ICB.

The post holder will oversee information governance for the Population Health Intelligence Unit and be responsible for ensuring that systems are in place. Supervise the production of strategic data products and projects for BLMK ICB and partner organisations. Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin action across disciplines and organisations, leading the collation and interpretation of relevant data. Lead the Population Health Intelligence Unit, which provides a shared service to Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Councils and BLMK ICB.

Support the delivery of the local authorities Core offer to BLMK ICB. Be a delegated budget holder for activities related to Population Health Intelligence, and contribute to the formulation of department / programme budgets. Undertake the commissioning of appropriate population health intelligence resources and databases from a range of suppliers. Negotiate and implement access to key population health intelligence data.

Undertake or commission research and audit according to local needs and translate research findings into population health practice. To inform commissioning decisions and service delivery across BBC, MKC, CBC, LBC, and BLMK ICB. They will support and inform an evidence-based approach within ethical frameworks for commissioning and develop high quality, equitable services across primary, secondary and social care; and across sectors including local authorities and voluntary organisations, in potentially contentious and hostile environments where barriers to acceptance may exist. To assure and improve the quality of the services it delivers (incorporating effectiveness, safety and service user experience, where appropriate).

To support the production of strategic data products. 2 Decision-making Be a delegated budget holder for activities related to the Population Health Intelligence Unit, and contribute to the formulation of department/programme budgets. Have direct line management responsibility for the Population Health Evaluation Data Scientist, Population Health Data Visualisation Analyst and Population Health Analyst. Deputise for the Consultant in Public Health - ICS Population Health Intelligence as required.

Provide line management for staff including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary and grievance responsibilities. Have the ability to work cross-directorate and across other agencies and voluntary organisations. Receive annual appraisals by the Consultant in Public Health - ICS Population Health Intelligence. Detailed objectives will be agreed with the Consultant in Public Health - ICS Population Health Intelligence.

To ensure public money is spent efficiently and effectively. To coordinate the activities of the team and support achievement of joint objectives. To support staff in their wellbeing, development and performance. To maintain and develop personal knowledge and competencies.

3 Working with people The post holder will be a senior member of the Population Health Intelligence Unit, which provide