Research & Information Officer

Description:

Research & Information Officer

The post holder will assist with a range of research and information activities designed to help provide a strong evidence base for public health activity in Northern Ireland. The post holder will be supported by the Band 7 Health Intelligence Manager. The post will involve liaising with a range of colleagues including colleagues working in public health, nursing, SPPG, Trusts, BSO, DoH and NISRA.

The role will include:

* working on specific projects in the Health Intelligence Unit, PHA, supporting the topic areas of alcohol/drugs, and the evaluation of public health interventions;

* assisting with research design, fieldwork, data analyses and report writing;

* assisting in the commissioning and management of external research projects;

* conducting in-house research and evaluation;

* providing professional advice and support to the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland (PHA).

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and development

1. To support a programme of research and evaluation that will facilitate the effective operation of the PHA.

2. To assist in commissioning and managing external research and evaluation and to conduct in-house research and evaluation which will involve assisting in or carrying out::

* the design of research and/or evaluation frameworks;

* the preparation of briefs;

* the design of research/survey and qualitative instruments;

* the analysis of large-scale data sets (eg lifestyle surveys);

* qualitative research, including analyses;

* report writing and presentations.

To assist in education and training programmes as appropriate.

Qualifications/Experience

Possess a university degree (social science, public health, health or related) with a significant research component, or an equivalent research related qualification

AND

Have at least two years’ experience of working as a research assistant/information officer in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors.

OR

Have at least five years’ experience of working as a research assistant/information officer in a health and/or social research environment whether in the voluntary, statutory, academic or private sectors.

Please email your CV to Caroline Parker or call the office on (phone number removed) to discuss