Public Health
Public Health
Building a healthier, happier Jersey together
Our dedicated Public Health team plays a vital role in improving the wellbeing of Islanders. We work to maintain and improve the health of the whole population in Jersey by encouraging and leading on policy and strategy. As a team, our mission is to:
- Prevent illness and help Islanders live longer, healthier lives.
- Protect the community from infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
- Promote healthy choices through impactful policies and campaigns.
While the overall health of Islanders compares well to the UK, we know some individuals face higher risks due to factors like where they live, economic status, and education level. As a team we are committed to tackling these wider determinants of health to ensure everyone in Jersey has the opportunity to thrive.
Promoting wellness and preventing illness
Our Public Health teams lead a range of essential services, including:
- Vaccines and immunisations
- Children’s health programmes
- Nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle campaigns
- Data-driven insights through Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
Through collective efforts like vaccination, sanitation, and public awareness campaigns, we’re creating a healthier, more resilient Jersey community, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing life expectancy for everyone.
A strategy for lasting change
Our Public Health strategy, shaped with input from Islanders, charities, community groups, and the Jersey Public Service, sets out our vision for the next five years. By using local health data and learning from global best practices, we focus on six strategic priorities: understand, protect, improve, work together, innovate, and sustain.
Join us in shaping Jersey’s health future
If you’re passionate about making a real difference and helping Islanders lead healthier lives, a career in Public Health Jersey offers the opportunity to turn your expertise into meaningful impact.
Join us and be part of a team that’s driving positive change for the island and its people.
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Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease of Medical Microbiology
Pathology - General
20 Mar 2025
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Our offer to you
A career with the Jersey Public Service comes with a range of benefits, alongside the chance to make a real difference in Islanders' lives.
Our package includes a competitive salary and generous pension plan, plus we support work-life balance with family-friendly policies, flexible working options, career break opportunities, and the ability to buy extra leave.
We’re also committed to your development, offering study leave and learning support, while our volunteering leave allows you to give back to our community.
