Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Scientist

jobs pharmaguidelines; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health agency is seeking a Scientist to develop surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in epidemiology, proficiency in relational databases, and excellent analytical skills. This role is based in London with a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work. Candidates should meet essential educational and experiential criteria including a science degree and experience in public health microbiology.

Qualifications

• Interpret and evaluate microbiological data related to vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Create concise communications for senior stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Collaborate with clinicians to obtain enhanced surveillance data.
• Prepare routine surveillance reports for the Health Protection Report.

Skills

Proficiency in relational databases

Advanced statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Teamwork skills

Analytical skills

Education

First degree in a science subject

Higher degree in Epidemiology or allied discipline

Postgraduate work/study in public health microbiology

Tools

Stata

R

Access

Job description

A national health agency is seeking a Scientist to develop surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in epidemiology, proficiency in relational databases, and excellent analytical skills. This role is based in London with a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work. Candidates should meet essential educational and experiential criteria including a science degree and experience in public health microbiology.