The Role
The role of a special interest group (SIG) is to tackle pressing issues facing the public’s health and to provide a platform to speak out in one voice on a particular topic. SIGs enable members from across the UK and globally to network with other public health professionals.
The (formerly) Equality & Diversity SIG was established in September 2020 at the Faculty’s anti-racism event and has three main aims:
- Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion both within the public health workforce and in all public health work
- Identifying and advocating for concrete actions to tackle individual and systemic inequality in both the workforce and public health work
- Providing a network for collaboration, including sharing and learning about EDI within the workforce
Key Responsibilities
Your role as chair will include the following responsibilities:
- Facilitate a regular EDI SIG meeting (previously quarterly)
- Maintain the EDI SIG mailbox including responding to incoming questions and requests
- Liaise with FPH on matters regarding the SIG including new members, requests for attending meeting and presenting on the work of the SIG
- Help support or steer fellow members of the SIG towards collaboration where requested
- Develop workplans with SIG members
- Contribute to NHS England Recruitment Executive Group to address differential attainment in training
Is it also worth reading the Common Terms of reference for FPH Special Interest Groups to understand the governance arrangements within FPH.
Requirements
In order to chair an FPH SIG you are required to be a member of the FPH.
What to do next
If you’re interested in applying to be the next EDI SIG Chair, please fill out this form by Friday 24 May and we will respond to applicants by 7 June 2024.
