Governor (Public Health)
The Health Foundation
Board meetings are typically in-person in London
Voluntary basis, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
As an independent charitable organisation committed to building a healthier UK, we shine a light on what needs to be done to improve health and care for the UK population.
Through our role as a philanthropic endowed foundation, we improve health and care in the UK through research and analysis, grant making, capacity building, social impact investing and partnerships. Our endowment enables us to take a long-term approach, supporting change over time and building the evidence, ideas and capability needed for lasting impact.
We believe we can have the greatest impact by combining action to inform policy and decision making with practical support to make change happen on the ground in health systems, regional and local government, and communities. Our recently launched Strategy 2030 reflects this approach, with clear goals and routes to impact.
THE ROLE
Over the next 15 months a number of governors will be stepping down. We are always seeking people who share our goal of better health and care for people in the UK; this Governor role in particular specifically requires public health expertise and an understanding of the social determinants of health.
This is a particularly rewarding time to join us, as we embark on our new strategy. With the NHS and social care system under pressure to meet people’s needs, improvements in life expectancy stalling and deep inequalities in health holding back potential, the need for our work has never been greater. Your personal contribution will help shape the future of health and care across the nation.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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