Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Ealing Programme Board 2 Community Group Representatives

We are looking for 2 Community Group Representatives on the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Ealing Programme Board

About the Ealing Health Determinants Research Collaboration

Ealing is a highly diverse and vibrant borough in the west of London. Home to around 370,000 people, it is the third-largest borough by population in London and is an exciting, diverse, and challenging place to live and work. There are stark and longstanding inequities in health determinants – the ‘building blocks’ of health – like education, social connection, housing, and good jobs. This leads to poorer health and shorter lives for disadvantaged communities.

In its commitment to addressing health inequities, the council has been awarded £5 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to create the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration Ealing. This initiative aims to develop the capacity and infrastructure for meaningful research on the health determinants in Ealing, with the goal of promoting more healthy, thriving, and equitable communities.

As a partnership with local community organisations, Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service, Golden Opportunities for Skills and Development, Southall Community Alliance, and research institutions London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Imperial College London, and the Institute of Development Studies, the HDRC Ealing will bring a new approach to collecting and learning from data and insights on the building blocks of health, with stronger community participation and involvement in research.

With the HDRC Ealing capacity and infrastructure developing and sustained, we are committed to learning how to promote healthier, thriving and equitable communities together. Your involvement in this journey is crucial, and we are optimistic about the positive impact we can make together.

Purpose of the Role:

These Community Group Representatives will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the views and needs of Ealing’s diverse community are effectively represented on the HDRC Ealing Programme Board. This role is not just a link but a crucial bridge between HDRC Ealing and the community, advocating for inclusive and equitable research practices that address the building blocks of health within the community. Your involvement is key to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Advocacy and Representation, actively representing the interests and perspectives of communities in Ealing in Board discussions, ensuring their needs are considered in decision-making processes related to the health determinants research collaboration.

– Communicate effectively with community groups about the developing new capacity, expertise, and infrastructure to do research, board decisions, and opportunities for involvement.

Qualifications:

Voluntary Community Sector Group based in Ealing.

Experience:

Experience in community engagement, health advocacy, or a related field, with a strong understanding of health determinants and equity issues.

Skills:

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

– Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.

Knowledge:

– Deep understanding of the local community’s health challenges and opportunities.

Attributes:

– A passionate advocate for health equity and community empowerment.

– Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.

– Interest and commitment to research

Commitment:

– The role requires active participation in regular and ad hoc programme board meetings, likely to be 60-90 mins long every 2-3 months, online or in person, and may require some preparation for these engagements, and follow up actions including ongoing communication with community groups and stakeholders. This commitment will be for an initial period of a year, with potential to extend this, following a review of the governance processes.

The programme will be able to reimburse for your time and expenses.

Closing date – Friday 7th June

For the application form click here HDRC Board Role and Application form