Senior Epidemiology & Health Intelligence Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Matlock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks an Advanced Public Health Practitioner (Epidemiology) to lead knowledge and intelligence programmes, applying epidemiological methods to understand population health needs across the county.

The role involves identifying trends and inequalities, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and contributing to policy evaluation in collaboration with healthcare and social care partners.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience applying epidemiological principles and evidence-based approaches.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead public health knowledge and intelligence programmes.
• Apply epidemiological principles and evidence-based approaches to understand population health needs.
• Identify health trends and inequalities and inform decision-making.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data on patterns and determinants of health.
• Critically appraise evidence.
• Translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of policies, services and interventions to improve health outcomes.
• Work across the public health, healthcare and social care system with partner organisations.

Skills

Epidemiology

Communication skills

Job description

Derbyshire County Council seeks an Advanced Public Health Practitioner (Epidemiology) to lead knowledge and intelligence programmes, applying epidemiological methods to understand population health needs across the county.

The role involves identifying trends and inequalities, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and contributing to policy evaluation in collaboration with healthcare and social care partners.