251155 (LC) Population Health Project Manager

Company: NHS Scotland
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Position

Population Health Project Manager

Remuneration and Working Hours

Salary: Band 6. Employment type: Permanent. Hours of work: 0.8 WTE, 28.8 hours.

Department and Location

Department: Public Health & Health Policy. Location: West Port (due to relocate July 2026 to Waverley Court).

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Lothian’s Public Health Department as a Population Health Project Manager in the Partnership and Place team. The role involves tackling the social determinants of health and reducing inequalities through collaborative public health programming.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and implement public health programmes in collaboration with community planning partners, Health and Social Care Partnership, and local communities to reduce health inequalities and improve health within Lothian.
  • Take responsibility for a range of public health programmes aligned with locally and nationally identified priorities and partner strategic plans.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of health inequalities and experience in health improvement/public health, project planning, management, and implementation.
  • Well‑developed partnership working and negotiation skills.
  • Degree level education in public health or a related subject.

Additional Information

Part‑time and job share applicants are welcome.

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Posted: June 25th, 2026