Public Health Research Officer

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales invites applications for a Public Health Research Officer within the Research and Evaluation Division. The role supports the development of the WHO Europe Assessment Toolkit for Equity in Digital Health and contributes to evidence synthesis for informed policy and practice.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, manage activities with guidance from the Senior Public Health Researcher, and engage with partners to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking research, including evidence reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project-support skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Ability to communicate research methods, data and evidence clearly.

Responsibilities

• Undertake evidence reviews and contribute collection and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Contribute to the production of reports, presentations and other project outputs for diverse audiences.
• Engage with stakeholders and partners to advance project goals.
• Support collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Work autonomously on defined activities with guidance when required.

Skills

Research experience

Evidence synthesis

Communication

Organization

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Evaluation Division in Public Health Wales as a Public Health Research Officer. The role sits within the WHO Collaborating Centre for Digital Health Equity, where you will contribute to the development of the WHO Europe Assessment Toolkit for Equity in Digital Health.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with day-to-day management from a Senior Public Health Researcher and professional guidance and oversight from the Public Health Evaluation Lead (Digital Health). You will contribute to evidence synthesis and project activities that inform the design and implementation of the assessment toolkit. This will include literature reviews, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the production of reports and presentations. You will also support collaboration with a range of partners, helping to advance equitable digital health policy and practice.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience of contributing to applied public health, health services or policy-related research projects and evidence reviews, who is organised, proactive and able to communicate research and evidence clearly. You will work autonomously on defined activities, with access to advice and guidance when required, while contributing to a collaborative and dynamic project environment.

Educated to degree level in health, social, geographical or science related subject, or an equivalent level of experience.

Experience of undertaking research, including evidence reviews, with the ability to identify, appraise, synthesise and summarise evidence.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate research methods, data and evidence clearly.

Strong organisational and project-support skills, including experience of organising meetings, workshops or stakeholder engagement activities and delivering outputs to agreed deadlines.

Ability to work proactively and independently, using initiative and good judgement while also working effectively as part of a team.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking evidence reviews and contributing the collection and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data. You will also contribute to the production of reports, presentations and other project outputs fora range of specialist and non-specialist audiences.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.